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What time do polls close on Election Day?

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'We want to make sure we get it right': Another precinct in 2nd Congressional District will undergo recount

Lucas County is in the 2nd Congressional District, a race that hasn't been called by the Associated Press yet.
Local News

Jasper County election officials find discrepancy in absentee ballot count

The county auditor was granted a recount to go over the absentee ballots.
Voter Guide

Top 5 questions heading into Election Day

The "Verify Your Vote" team is breaking down voter ID, provisional ballots and if you have to wear a mask at the polls.
Voter Guide

Top 5 questions leading into Election Day

Let's Verify Your Vote by going over these top five questions you should know the answer to before voting Tuesday.
Weather

Election Day 2020 could be one of the warmest presidential elections ever in Iowa

Temperatures on Tuesday will climb to the low 70s around the state.
Voter Guide

Same-day voter registration in Iowa, explained

There are over two million active, registered voters in Iowa as of Monday morning.
Voter Guide

Same-day voter registration in Iowa, explained

Polls in Iowa open Tuesday at 7 a.m. But if you haven't registered to vote yet, that's OK.
Voter Guide

Yes, eligible absentee ballots will still count after Election Day

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate made it very clear via Twitter that all eligible ballots will continue to be counted if received after Nov. 3.
Voter Guide

Yes, absentee ballots will still count if received after Election Day

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate made it very clear via Twitter that all eligible ballots will continue to be counted if received after Nov. 3.
Local News

Iowans met with long lines to vote early on last Saturday before election

Voters had to wait in line up to an hour to vote in Des Moines.
Local 5 On Your Side

Early voting long lines in Polk County

Voters were wrapped around the block in downtown Des Moines to vote on the last Saturday before the election.