NEWS RELEASE

Release date: October 1, 2024

Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631

Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters of Important November 5 General Election Dates

DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announces important dates for the upcoming November 5 General Election. “Please plan ahead so you can be sure to cast your ballot,” says Tompkins.

How can I prepare for election day?

Pre-register to Vote Deadline: Monday, October 21 at 5:00 pm

Pre-registering to vote means your name and address will appear in the voter records on Election Day. This will speed up processing time at the polls. Also, if you have moved and have not updated your voter registration please do so via online or in the office.

How can I have a ballot mailed to my home?

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Monday, October 21 at 5:00 pm

Completed request forms are due in the Auditor’s Office by Monday, October 21 before 5:00 pm in order to receive a mailed ballot. Ballots will be mailed starting on Wednesday, October 16. You can request an absentee ballot request form online or via phone at 563-326-8631.

Where can I vote in person before Election Day?

In-person early voting at the Auditor’s Office (600 W 4th St on the first floor) begins on Wednesday, October 16 and runs through Monday, November 4, and will be available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday, November 2, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

There is a record number of 14 satellite locations for Scott County voters this General Election. Please visit our website for the full list with details under “Satellite Voting.”

When are absentee ballots due and how can they be returned?

The deadline to receive absentee ballots is November 5 at 8:00 pm at the Auditor’s Office. Ballots may be returned by mail or hand delivered to the Auditor’s Office. Absentee ballots cannot be returned at polling sites on election day.

Absentee Ballot Drop-Box Available

A ballot drop box is available for voters to return their absentee ballots. The drop box is located at the Scott County Administrative Center on the west side of the parking lot. The box will be available starting on October 16, and will be open until Election Day, November 5 at 8:00 pm.

When and where can I vote on Election Day?

All Scott County poll site locations will be open from 7:00 am-8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 5. The full list is available on our website, along with “Where Do I Vote.”

Please see the website for more details:

https://elections.scottcountyiowa.gov/elections/info/general_election_2024_11_05/

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