Buena Vista County
Elections
   A satellite absentee voting station for the Nov 3rd General Election will be open Thurs, Oct 15, 2026, Noon - 6 in the Ballou Library Building at BVU, 425 College Ave, Storm Lake, IA.

Welcome to
Buena Vista County Elections

The Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. This site is designed to be a resource for residents looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.

Upcoming & Recent Elections

Nov
3
2026 Buena Vista County General Election General Election
Election Information Sample Ballot(s)
Jun
2
2026 Buena Vista County Primary Primary Election
Results Sample Ballot(s)
Nov
4
2025 Buena Vista County City/School Election City/School Election
Results Sample Ballot(s)

News

Proposed Tax Levy Public Meeting Proposed Tax Levy Public Meeting

March 10, 2026

There will be a public hearing for the Proposed Tax Levy March 25, 2026 at 8:30 am in the Board of Supervisor Room, 215 E 5th St, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588.
Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Tax Levy
Election Law Changes for Iowa Voters
All News

FAQ

Q.

If I change my mind on who I want to vote for after I have returned my ballot, can I get a new one?

A.

No. If you have already returned your absentee ballot to the Auditor’s office you may not request a new ballot if you have changed your mind on who you wish to vote for.

Q.

Can I get help marking my ballot?

A.

Yes. If you need assistance filling out your ballot ask a poll worker for help. A team of one republican and one democrat will come over and help you mark your ballot. Also available in each polling location is a ballot marking device that will read you all of the choices and then print out your marked ballot.

All Frequently Asked Questions

Buena Vista County Voter Registration

Updated October 13, 2024
Republican
3,618
No Party
2,114
Democratic
1,672
Libertarian
32
Other
15
Total Registered Voters: 7,451
Register to Vote
This webpage was printed on October 15, 2026. For the most current election-related information, visit the Buena Vista County, Iowa, Elections website at https://bvcountyelections.iowa.gov.
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