Unofficial Election Results: The UNOFFICIAL results, not including write-ins, will be posted to the website election night, November 3, 2026. The results, including the write-ins, will be OFFICIAL at canvass, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

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
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Jun
2
2026 Primary Election Primary Election
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Mar
17
Special Election (City of Forest City-Councilmember-At-Large-To Fill Vacancy) Special Election
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News

Notice of General Election - November 3, 2026

October 14, 2026

Notice of Public Test-General Election 2026
Notice of Primary Election - June 2, 2026
All News

FAQ

Q.

Can someone else return my absentee ballot for me?

A.

The only people who may return a ballot for a voter are:

  • someone living in the voter’s household
  • an immediate family member
  • a special precinct election official delivering a ballot for health care residents
  • a delivery agent, in the case of a voter unable to return a ballot due to blindness or other disability
All Frequently Asked Questions

Hancock County Voter Registration

Updated November 2, 2026
Republican
3,944
No Party
2,234
Democratic
1,214
Liberarian
47
Other
9
Total Registered Voters: 7,448
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This webpage was printed on November 6, 2026. For the most current election-related information, visit the Hancock County, Iowa, Elections website at https://elections.hancockcountyia.gov.
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