Voting Information

Get Ready for the 2024 Primary Election

Our library staff is happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the upcoming primary election on June 4, 2024. The library will be an Early Voting site for POLK COUNTY voters only on Wednesday, May 22 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Paper ballots are available at this site only for those who live in West Des Moines precincts, but computerized voting machines are available for all Polk County voters. You may register to vote on that day.

So far, we are the only listed early voting location in Polk County. We will not be a voting location on Tuesday, June 4.

Need to Register?

Use the forms to your right to verify that you are registered and register to vote. We also have paper applications that can be mailed to your county auditor in time for June 4th. You can also register at your county auditor's office. Find your county auditor's office here. 

Has Your Polling Location Changed?

We can also help you find your polling site.  Your site may have changed for this election, so check before you go to vote! 

Voting via Absentee Ballot?

Applications for absentee ballots can be obtained online in a PDF format, or mailed upon request from the Secretary of State. You can also request a ballot by mailing the application to the county auditor/commissioner of elections in the county where you are registered.

Who Is Running?

We will update this section with sample ballots once they have been announced for the following counties: 

Dallas
Polk
Madison
Warren

Important Deadlines

  • Wednesday, May 15 – First Day of Absentee Voting
  • Monday, May 20 – Pre-registration Deadline; Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot to be Mailed
  • Wednesday, May 22– Early Voting at WDM Public Library (Polk County)
  • Saturday, June 1– Auditors’ Offices Open for Absentee Voting
  • Monday, June 3 – Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline
  • Tuesday, June 4 – General Election Day; Absentee Ballots Receipt Deadline

How Do I Vote on the Day-Of?

Polls are open on Election Day, June 4th, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. CST. Absentee ballots must be received in your county auditor’s office prior to 8:00 PM CST on Election Day.

What Are Some Resources to Answer Further Questions?

There are many sites with voting information. We recommend: 

VoterReady.Iowa.gov

Vote411.org/Iowa 

Vote.org/State/Iowa