Charles City, Iowa Public Records

The deadline for online or mail registration is 10 days before any election, though Iowa offers same-day voter registration at polling places on Election Day or during early voting with proof of identity and residency. Acceptable identification includes an Iowa driver's license, Iowa non-operator ID, U.S. Passport, military ID, tribal ID, or other documents specified in Iowa Code §48A.7A. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to provide identification when casting their ballot. Municipal elections for mayor and city council typically occur in November of odd-numbered years, with special elections called as needed. Candidate filing information, local ballot measures, and municipal election results are available through both the Floyd County Auditor and the City Clerk at City Hall (641-257-6300). Council members serve four-year staggered terms. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by contacting the auditor's office or using the polling place lookup tool at sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/pollingplace.html. Assignments are based on precinct boundaries, which correspond to residential addresses. The county maintains multiple voting precincts throughout the city and surrounding areas. Iowa public records law makes most election related records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists, with limited personal information redacted, are available for purchase from the Floyd County Auditor for political purposes under Iowa Code §48A.17. Campaign finance reports for local candidates and ballot issue committees are filed with the Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board at iecdb.iowa.gov and are searchable online. Candidate nomination papers, precinct-level election results, and poll books are maintained by the auditor and available for public inspection. Actual voted ballots remain sealed and confidential. U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Charles voters are published by the Iowa Secretary of State (https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/).S. House of Representatives for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, Iowa State Senate and Iowa House of Representatives for applicable districts covering Floyd County, and various county offices including Floyd County Supervisor seats, Floyd County Auditor, Floyd County Recorder, and Floyd County Attorney depending on term expirations. Primary elections will be held in June 2026 to determine party nominees. Iowa offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Requests can be submitted online through the Iowa Voter Portal, by mail, or in person at the auditor's office beginning 120 days before an election. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Floyd County Auditor by the close of polls on Election Day to be counted, postmarks do not count under Iowa law as of 2024. Early in-person voting is available at the auditor's office beginning 29 days before Election Day, allowing voters to request, receive, mark, and cast absentee ballots in a single visit during a secure process.