Welcome to the Hancock County Elections website.

The Election Department in the Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. This site is designed to be a resource for residents looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.

Quick Links

Where Do I Vote?

Am I Registered?

How Do I Vote?

Military/Overseas Voting

Elected Officials

Upcoming & Recent Elections

Mar

Special Election (City of Forest City-Councilmember-At-Large-To Fill Vacancy) Special Election

Election Information

Jun

2026 Primary Election Primary Election

Election Information

Nov

2026 General Election General Election

Election Information

News

Notice of City-School Election - November 4, 2025

Elected Positions for the 2025 City/School Election

Notice of Special Election - January 28, 2025 - City of Britt

All News

FAQ

I registered as an independent; why does my card say "NP" or "No Party"?

Iowa does not recognize an “independent” party. Instead, “No Party” is used to indicate a lack of affiliation with a political party.

Can someone else return my absentee ballot for me?

The only people who may return a ballot for a voter are:

Hancock County Voter Registration

Updated January 21, 2026

Republican

3,903

No Party

2,239

Democratic

1,201

Liberarian

Other

Total Registered Voters: 7,405

This webpage was printed on February 7, 2026. For the most current election-related information, visit the Hancock County, Iowa, Elections website at https://elections.hancockcountyia.gov.