2026 Primary Election Dates – Story County GOP

Main Introduction: The 2026 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Below are the important dates and deadlines for Story County voters.

Key Dates:

• March 24, 2026 – First day to request an absentee ballot
• May 18, 2026 by 5:00 PM – Last day to request a mailed absentee ballot (must be received by the Story County Auditor’s Office by this deadline)
• May 13 through June 1, 2026 – Early in-person voting at the Story County Courthouse
• June 2, 2026 – Election Day
  • Absentee ballots must be received by the Auditor’s Office by 8:00 PM
  • Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Additional Resources:

• Poll Finder: Find your polling place here → https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
• Story County Elections Office: https://storycountyiowa.gov/elections

Call to Action: Make your voice heard in the 2026 Primary! Request your absentee ballot early, vote early if you can, or plan to vote on Election Day.

Get Involved – Volunteer, learn more about the candidates, or help support Republican values in Story County.

Thank you for your interest in getting involved with the Story County Republican Party! Whether you're a longtime conservative or just getting started, there are many ways to make a difference in our community and help elect strong Republican leaders.

1. Register to Vote

Your voice matters — make sure it’s heard!

• Register online at Voter Ready Iowa (recommended)
• Or download and mail a voter registration form to the Story County Auditor’s Office
• Check your registration status here: Iowa Secretary of State Voter Lookup

Important Note for the 2026 Primary: The voter pre-registration deadline for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election is Monday, May 18, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.). You can still register and vote in person during early voting or on Election Day.

2. Important 2026 Election Dates

Mark your calendar for these key dates:

• June 2, 2026 — Primary Election (This is where Republicans select our party’s nominees for the November ballot)
• November 3, 2026 — General Election

Deadlines for the June 2 Primary:

• Voter pre-registration deadline: May 18, 2026
• Absentee ballot request deadline (mailed): May 18, 2026 (received by 5 p.m.)

Stay informed and vote in every election — especially the primary!

3. Volunteer with Story County GOP

We need dedicated conservatives like you to help grow our party and win elections. Here are some of the ways you can get involved:

• Help plan and organize events
• Assist with fundraising
• Serve on the Central Committee
• Support our social media outreach
• Join an auxiliary group (e.g., women’s or young Republicans groups)
• Help on local campaigns
• Run for office yourself (school board, city council, county supervisor, etc.)

We welcome all levels of commitment — whether you have a few hours or want to dive in deeply.

Ready to volunteer? Click on the Volunteer button on this website or contact us directly:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone/Text: (515) 450-9914
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1651, Ames, IA 50010

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Together, we can keep Story County and Iowa strong, prosperous, and grounded in conservative values.

Join the fight today — every volunteer makes a difference!