Welcome to the Hancock County Elections website.

The Election Department in the Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. This site is designed to be a resource for residents looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.
Hancock County Courthouse

Upcoming & Recent Elections

Nov
3
2026 General Election General Election
Election Information
Jun
2
2026 Primary Election Primary Election
Statewide Results · Unofficial Results Sample Ballot(s) Candidate List
Mar
17
Special Election (City of Forest City-Councilmember-At-Large-To Fill Vacancy) Special Election
Unofficial Results Sample Ballot(s)

News

Notice of Primary Election - June 2, 2026

May 20, 2026

Notice of City-School Election - November 4, 2025
Elected Positions for the 2025 City/School Election
All News

FAQ

Q.

Can I get help marking my ballot?

A.

Yes. If you need assistance filling out your ballot ask a poll worker for help. A team of one republican and one democrat will come over and help you mark your ballot. Also available in each polling location is a ballot marking device that will read you all of the choices and then print out your marked ballot.

Q.

Do absentee ballots even get counted?

A.

Yes. There is a myth that absentee ballots only get counted if the election is close, however, this is not true. Under Iowa law, every ballot must be counted.

All Frequently Asked Questions

Hancock County Voter Registration

Updated July 24, 2026
Republican
3,938
No Party
2,202
Democratic
1,211
Liberarian
47
Other
8
Total Registered Voters: 7,406
Register to Vote
This webpage was printed on July 27, 2026. For the most current election-related information, visit the Hancock County, Iowa, Elections website at https://elections.hancockcountyia.gov.
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