City/School Election
November 4, 2025
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Voter Registration
The Pre-Registration deadline for voter registration closes at 5pm Monday, October 20. Persons wishing to participate in this election who register to vote after October 20 will be required to provide proof of identification (i.e. current and valid photo identification card with an expiration date), AND proof of residency in their voting precinct, when they go to the polls on election day, or when they request an absentee ballot in-person. Other provisions may also apply. Persons not registered to vote by October 20, should expect a longer processing time at the polls on election day.
Absentee Voting
Absentee Ballots: Wednesday, October 15 absentee ballots will be mailed and in-person voting starts in the Auditor's Office.
Download an Absentee Ballot Request Form Have an Absentee Ballot Request Form Mailed to You
- Tuesday, August 26 is the first day to submit an absentee ballot request to the Auditor's Office.
- Wednesday, October 15 is the first day absentee ballots will be mailed.
- Wednesday, October 15 is the first day to cast an absentee ballot in Auditor's Office.
- Monday, October 20 at 5pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for this election.
- Monday, November 3 at 5pm is the deadline to vote an absentee ballot in Auditor's Office.
- Requests for absentee ballots must be in writing and should be mailed or delivered to:
- Cerro Gordo County Auditor, 220 N Washington Ave, Mason City IA 50401
- Find more information on Absentee Voting.
All absentee ballots must be received by 8:00pm on Election Day to be considered on time to be counted. Postmarks no longer are acceptable.
Precincts and Polling Places
Please call the Cerro Gordo County Auditor's Office at 641-421-3041 or email us at webelections@cerrogordo.gov with questions.
