Early in-person absentee voting for our Together We Grow 2026 Bond Referendum begins today! You don’t have to wait until Election Day, November 3. Registered voters can vote early at the Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office.
📍 PALO ALTO COUNTY
Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office, Palo Alto County Courthouse
1010 Broadway Street, Emmetsburg
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
712-852-2924
Check the county auditor’s website for election details, including curbside/assistance, Saturday, and any additional hours, as things change.
✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Bring a valid photo ID.
In-person early voting runs now through Monday, November 2.
Want your ballot mailed to you? The auditor’s office must receive your request by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🔄 FLIP THE BALLOT! Be sure to check both sides of your ballot so you don’t miss our Bond Referendum vote.
🔎 Need to find your Election Day polling place? Use the Iowa Secretary of State’s Precinct Finder at sos.iowa.gov.
📖 Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6pm at West Elementary for our Townhall Meeting.
Early Voting Starts Today!!
October 6, 2026