Clayton County Auditors Office issues reminder for Pre-Registration and Absentee Ballots
Clayton County Election Information--
The pre-registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Voters registering after this date must provide proof of identification and residency.
Valid proof of identification
Proof of residency listing name and address (current within 45 days)
Voters registering after October 19 should expect longer processing times.
Absentee Ballots will be available beginning Wednesday, October 14, for mail and in-person voting. Download the absentee ballot request form here.
Absentee ballots will be available beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Request forms accepted beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026
First day ballots are mailed and available in person: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Deadline to request a mailed ballot: 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026
In-person absentee voting closes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Requests must be submitted in writing to:
Clayton County Elections, 111 High Street NE, Suite 102, Elkader, IA 52043
Extended Hours
Extended hours are available for voter registration and absentee voting in the Clayton County Election Office. In addition to regular hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, extended office hours will be as follows:
Monday, October 19 - 8 AM to 5 PM
Friday, October 30 - 8 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, October 31 - 9 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday, November 3: Election Day - Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM
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