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

Satellite Voting

October 8, 2026

Proposed Tax Levy Public Meeting
Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Tax Levy
All News

FAQ

Q.

I registered as an independent; why does my card say "NP" or "No Party"?

A.

Iowa does not recognize an “independent” party. Instead, “No Party” is used to indicate a lack of affiliation with a political party.

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 11, 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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