IMPORTANT 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION DATES 

MARCH 24‍: First Day Absentee Ballot Request Forms Accepted - Request your Absentee Ballot HERE.

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MAY 13‍: Early Voting Starts!

Dallas County Election Office - Address: 210 N 10th Street, Adel, IA 50003; Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

First day Absentee Ballots are mailed out to voters. Note: Satellite early voting locations in Dallas County to be announced!

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MAY 18: Last Day Absentee Ballot Request Forms Accepted

Election Office is open until 5:00 PM today, Monday, May 18, 2026.

Absentee Ballot Request Forms must arrive at the Election Office before 5:00 PM today to be accepted.

Note: Last Day the Election Office is allowed to mail out Absentee Ballots.

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MAY 26: Last Day To Mail Your Absentee Ballot Back

Mail your Absentee Ballot back by today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Note: After today, please hand-deliver to the Election Office by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

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MAY 30: Saturday Early Voting Available

The Dallas County Election Office is open Saturday, May 30, 2026 for early voting (hours to be announced).

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JUNE 2: Primary Election Day! - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

VOTE IN PERSON TODAY! Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

‍Find your Polling Location HERE.

Note: Only voters who are registered with the Democratic or Republican parties may vote in primary elections in Iowa. You can register to vote and/or declare your party affiliation at your polling location.