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

Jun
2
2026 Primary Election Primary Election
Election Information Sample Ballot(s)
Nov
3
2026 General Election General Election
Election Information
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 a homeless person register to vote?

A.

Yes. Any eligible voter in Iowa may register to vote. Because many of those who are homeless have a nontraditional address they just need to provide an address or description of where they sleep the most, wherever that may be.

All Frequently Asked Questions

Hancock County Voter Registration

Updated May 20, 2026
Republican
3,904
No Party
2,264
Democratic
1,186
Liberarian
51
Other
8
Total Registered Voters: 7,413
Register to Vote
This webpage was printed on May 21, 2026. For the most current election-related information, visit the Hancock County, Iowa, Elections website at https://elections.hancockcountyia.gov.
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