Holstein, Iowa Public Records

Iowa residents have several registration options: online through the Iowa Secretary of State's website at sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/voterregistration.html, in person at the County Auditor's office, at the Iowa DOT when obtaining a driver's license, or by mail using a registration form. Registration deadlines require completion 15 days before an election for in-person registration and 10 days before for online registration, though Iowa also permits Election Day registration at polling places with proper proof of identity and residence. When registering, voters must provide an Iowa driver's license number or Iowa non-operator ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. The city holds elections for mayor and city council seats on a rotating schedule, typically during Iowa's regular municipal election dates in November of odd-numbered years. The next city election is scheduled for November 2025 for council positions. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the polling place lookup tool on the Iowa Secretary of State website or by contacting the County Auditor directly. Local voters typically cast ballots at a designated location within the city, often at a community center or city hall. Iowa provides extensive public access to election records. Voter registration lists are public records available for purchase from the County Auditor for legitimate purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and PACs can be searched through the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board at ethics.iowa.gov. Candidate filing information is available through the County Auditor and Secretary of State, and precinct-level election results are published by the Auditor after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Ida County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout, consistent with rural Iowa counties, with voters overwhelmingly supporting Republican candidates as is typical in this heavily Republican county. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Holstein and Ida County voters will decide several significant races. Iowa's U.S. Senate seat held by Chuck Grassley is not up in 2026 (next election 2028), but Iowa's other Senate seat held by Joni Ernst is not up until 2026. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' term continues through 2026 with the gubernatorial election in 2026. Iowa House District 11, which includes the county, will be on the ballot. Several county offices including Sheriff, Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer, and Attorney will be contested, along with soil and water conservation district positions. Iowa offers no-excuse absentee voting. Residents can request an absentee ballot by submitting a written request to the Ida County Auditor's Office up to 120 days before an election and as late as the day before Election Day, though earlier requests are recommended. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail, delivered in person to the Auditor's office, or deposited in a secure drop box. Iowa requires voter ID at the polls. Acceptable forms include an Iowa driver's license, Iowa non-operator ID, military ID, passport, tribal ID, or voter verification card issued by Ida County.