2026 Bond Referendum

HOW TO VOTE

The election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and eligible voters must present a valid ID to receive a regular ballot and vote.

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There will be one (1) vote on the ballot for Emmetsburg Community School District bond issue. 

Polling locations can be found on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website through the Find Your Polling Places at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections-voting. Additional local election information is available through the Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office.

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If you are not registered to vote, you can complete a registration form and return it to your county auditor’s office before October 19, 2026. You may also register on election day at your polling location.

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Registered voters may request a mailed absentee ballot ahead of election day through the county auditor’s office. The first day voters can request a mailed absentee ballot is August 25, 2026. Ballots will be mailed starting October 14, 2026.

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To receive a mailed absentee ballot, complete a request form and return it to the county auditor’s office. The deadline to request a mailed ballot is October 19. Ballots must be received by the auditor’s office before polls close at 8:00 p.m. on election day to be considered for counting.

In-person absentee voting will be available starting on October 14 at the county auditor’s office. This will be available weekdays until November 2 during regular business hours.