Early Voting Starts Today-Here’s Where You Can Go in Linn County

Our oldest daughter turned 18 this fall, and she's excited to vote in her first election. Do you remember the first time you voted? Mine was the fall of 1992. While you can wait and vote at the polls on November 3rd, you don't have to wait, as early in-person voting begins today!

Early Voting Starts October 14th

Today marks the first day of the early voting period. MyIowa.Vote is a great place to find out where your early voting location is. Just type in your address, and it will tell you where you can vote early in this year's election. The early voting period ends on November 1st.

Where Can I Vote Early in Linn County?

You can vote early in Linn County at the Linn County Auditor's Office, located at 935 2nd Street SW in Cedar Rapids, and at Lindale Mall. You're encouraged to check with your county auditor to confirm voting hours. At Lindale Mall, voting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and Noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. It will be closed on Mondays.

Linn County Election Services also notes there will be several short-term voting locations, which include;

CR Public Library - Downtown
(450 5th Ave SE - on the Mezzanine)
Saturday, October 17 from 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, October 18 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Coe College
(1220 1st Ave NE, CR - Gage Memorial Union, Lower level)
Tuesday, October 20 from 10 am - 4 pm

CR Public Library - Busse Branch
(1845 Sandberg Ln. SW, CR - Children's Program Room)
Saturday, October 24 from 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, October 25 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Marion Public Library
(1101 6th Avenue, Marion - Community Room)
Monday, October 26 from 9 am - 3 pm

Cornell College - The SAW
(600 1st Street, Mount Vernon)
Wednesday, October 28 from 11 am - 6 pm

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What Do I Need to Bring With Me When I Vote?

LinnCountyIowa.gov states that if you are pre-registered to vote, you can bring your driver's license or other approved forms of identification. You can get a complete list of approved documents HERE.

If you need to register or move your registration to Linn County, you will need proof of residence, which must include your name and address and be dated within the past 45 days. Forms may include;

• Lease
• Utility bill
• Bank statement
• Government check
• Other government document
• Property tax statement

The deadline to pre-register to vote is Monday, October 19th at 5 p.m. 

If you want to wait to vote on election day on November 3rd, you can look up your polling site in Linn County HERE.