The Waukee Brief

Voter guide

The Waukee voter guide: how to vote, what is on your ballot, and who represents you.

Everything a Waukee voter needs, in one place and in plain English. How and when to vote, what is on your 2026 ballot race by race, and who represents Waukee from city hall to Congress. It is nonpartisan and sourced, we take no side, and we endorse no one.

The 2026 general election

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026: the general election, with federal, state, and Dallas County offices on the ballot. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Waukee is in Dallas County, so your ballot and polling place come from the Dallas County Auditor.

Early voting: Oct 14 to Nov 2 · Election Day Tue Nov 3

Election Day
Tue Nov 3
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote early
Oct 14 to Nov 2
Auditor's Office, 210 N 10th St, Adel; nearest satellite Clive, Thu Oct 29
Register by
Mon Oct 19
Or same-day with photo ID and proof of address
Bring
A photo ID
Iowa license or ID, passport, military, tribal or Voter ID card
Find my polling placeSample ballots

Most of Waukee has the same ballot. Northern Waukee (part of precinct Waukee 2) has a different House race plus a state Senate race; the polling-place lookup shows your precinct.

Start here

The guide

How to vote in Waukee →
Register, vote early or by mail, the photo ID you need, and how to find your polling place and sample ballot. All the dates for November 3.
What is on your 2026 ballot →
Every race on your November 3 ballot: the open U.S. Senate seat, IA-03, an open governor's race, the statewide offices, your statehouse seats, and Dallas County. One line on what each office does.
Who represents Waukee →
Your current officials from city hall to Congress: mayor and city council, school board, county supervisors, state legislators, and Washington, with how to contact them.
At a glance

Key 2026 dates

General electionTue Nov 3
Register by (pre-registration)Mon Oct 19
Early / mailed voting beginsWed Oct 14
Early voting SaturdaySat Oct 31
Polls open, Election Day7a - 8p

Iowa allows same-day registration with a photo ID and proof of residence. See how to vote for the full list.

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Quick answers

Waukee elections FAQ

When is the 2026 election in Waukee?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early in-person and mailed voting begin October 14, 2026.

Is this voter guide nonpartisan?

Yes. The Waukee Brief does not endorse candidates or parties. We report offices, dates, and each candidate's own information, sourced from the Dallas County Auditor, the Iowa Secretary of State, and the Iowa Legislature.

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Sources: Dallas County Auditor and Elections Office; Iowa Secretary of State; Iowa Legislature. The Waukee Brief is an independent local publication and does not endorse candidates or parties.
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