Danville, Iowa Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the Iowa Secretary of State's website at sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx. Iowa's same-day registration allows eligible citizens to register and vote on Election Day at their polling place by providing proof of identity and residence. The standard registration deadline is 15 days before Election Day for advance registration. Acceptable identification includes an Iowa driver's license, Iowa non-operator ID, U.S. Passport, military ID, tribal ID, or other government-issued ID. Voters without ID can have another registered voter from the same precinct attest to their identity. Because the community is unincorporated without city government, there are no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents participate in Des Moines County elections for county supervisor, sheriff, auditor, recorder, attorney, and treasurer, typically held in November of even-numbered years. Iowa county offices generally have four-year terms with staggered election cycles. State legislative races include Iowa Senate District 50 and Iowa House District 100, which cover Des Moines County (district numbers subject to redistricting). Voters can find their assigned polling place using the lookup tool at sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/pollingplace.aspx or by contacting the County Auditor's Office. Iowa maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration lists are available through the County Auditor as public records, though certain personal information is redacted. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees can be searched through the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board at ethics.iowa.gov. Candidate filing information and precinct-level election results are accessible through the County Auditor and Secretary of State websites. The Iowa General Assembly will have elections for all 100 House seats (two-year terms) and half of the 50 Senate seats (four-year staggered terms).Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Danville voters are published by the Iowa Secretary of State (https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/). Voters should check with the County Auditor closer to the election for confirmed ballot contents. Iowa offers several absentee voting options. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot by mail by submitting an application to the County Auditor; applications are available at sos.iowa.gov or by contacting the Auditor directly. The completed ballot must be received by the County Auditor by the close of polls on Election Day. Iowa also offers early in-person voting at the County Auditor's office beginning 29 days before Election Day. Absentee ballots can be requested starting 120 days before an election. Satellite absentee voting locations may be established in some communities during the early voting period. All Iowa voters have the right to vote absentee without providing a reason or excuse, making it a flexible option for residents who prefer not to vote on Election Day.