HOW TO VOTE

The election will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and eligible voters will need a valid ID to cast a ballot.

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IMPORTANT: TWO BALLOT QUESTIONS

The East Marshall bond referendum requires TWO separate ballot questions:

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1. Bond Authorization Question: Authorizing the district to issue $19.8 million in bonds

2. Levy Rate Question: Authorizing the tax levy rate to exceed $2.70 per $1,000 (up to $4.05)

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Both questions must receive at least 60% "YES" votes for the bond to be approved.

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VOTER REGISTRATION

If you are not registered to vote, you can submit a voter registration form to your county auditor's office before October 20, 2025. You may also register on election day at your polling location.

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POLLING LOCATIONS

Polling locations can be found on the Iowa Secretary of State's website, at sos.iowa.gov. Additional local election information is available through your county auditor's office.

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ABSENTEE VOTING OPTIONS

Mailed Absentee Ballots:

• First day to request: August 26, 2025

• Ballots mailed starting: October 15, 2025

• Deadline to request: October 20, 2025

• Return deadline: Must be received by your county auditor's office before 8:00 p.m. on November 4, 2025

 

To receive a mailed absentee ballot, complete a request form and return it to your county auditor's office.

 

In-Person Absentee Voting:

Available starting October 15, 2025 at your county auditor's office during regular business hours through November 3, 2025:

 

Marshall County Election Center

• 107 S. 1st Avenue, Marshalltown

• Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, November 1: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Tama County Auditor's Office

• Tama County Administration Building

• 104 W. State St., Toledo

• Contact: (641) 484-3721

 

Jasper County Auditor's Office

• Jasper County Courthouse, Rooms 201-202

• 101 1st St. N., Newton

• Contact: (641) 792-3255

 

Poweshiek County Auditor's Office

• Poweshiek County Courthouse

• 302 East Main St., Montezuma

• Contact: (641) 623-5644

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NEED HELP?

Questions about voting:

• Contact your county auditor's office

• Visit the Iowa Secretary of State website: sos.iowa.gov

• Call the Iowa Voter Hotline: 1-888-SOS-VOTE (1-888-767-8683)

 

Questions about the bond referendum:

• Contact East Marshall CSD: (641) 498-7481

• Email: kseney@e-marshall.k12.ia.us

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VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS

Valid forms of ID include:

• Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID

• U.S. passport

• U.S. military or veteran ID card

• Tribal identification card

 

If you don't have acceptable ID, you may still vote by signing an oath and having a registered voter from your precinct attest to your identity.