2026 General Election
Tuesday November 3rd
- Early Voting at the County Courthouse -
October 14th thru November 2nd
You Can Vote Early In-person at the Humboldt County Courthouse
Humboldt County Courthouse
203 Main St
Dakota City, IA 50529
County Auditor's Office
Open weekdays 8am- 4pm
Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote from the voter’s vehicle.
November 3rd - General Election
Quick Links
Gubernatorial Debates
Oct 6th Debate-Lahn Blast Sand for Lying
- Oct 14TH Debate-
October Gubernatorial Debates
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Tuesday, October 6th — 7:00 PM
Hosted by KWQC in Davenport
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Wednesday, October 14th — 7:00 PM
Hosted by KTIV in Sioux City
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Wednesday, October 21st — 7:00 PM
Iowa PBS — 90-minute gubernatorial debate
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Tuesday, October 27th — 6:30 PM
Hosted by KCRG-TV9 and The Gazette in Cedar Rapids
NOTE: You do not have to live in Davenport, Sioux City, or Cedar Rapids to watch these debates. You can stream the debates for free over the internet from anywhere in Iowa.
Congressional Candidates
US Senate
US Senate Debates
- Oct 7th Debate-
- Oct 13TH Debate-
US House 4th District Debate
- Oct 14TH Debate-
Attorney General Debate
- Attorney General Debate-
Humboldt County Candidates
Humboldt County Recorder
Nicole Niemeyer
Humboldt County Attorney
Jon Beaty
Humboldt County Treasurer
Jana Pettinger
Remember to turn your Ballot over for Amendment 1
You might also want to review the 2026 Judicial Performance Review Document from the State of Iowa Bar Association: https://www.iowabar.org/?pg=JudicialEvaluations
Humboldt County Candidates
November 3rd General Election
Important Election Dates for Voters
August 25th -
1st day to request an Absentee Ballot
October 19th by 5:00 PM -
Last day to request Absentee Ballot to be mailed
October 14th thru November 2nd –
Early Voting at the Courthouse - weekdays 8am - 4pm
November 3rd –
Absentee Ballot must be in Auditor’s office by close of polls at 8pm
General Election Day - Tuesday, November 3rd -
Polls are open 7am-8pm
Poll Finder
Request your Absentee Ballot
August 25th thru October 19th, 2026
The original, signed request form must be received in your County Auditor’s office by 5:00 p.m. on October 19th. 2026.
After receiving your request form, the County Auditor will mail you a ballot.
Humboldt County Polling Locations
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.
For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s office at 515-332-1571 or email terickson@humboldtcounty.iowa.gov.