Des Moines, IA – Polls are officially open across Iowa today for the 2025 City-School Election, giving residents the opportunity to cast their votes in local city and school board races. Voting locations will remain open until 8:00 p.m. statewide, according to the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office.
According to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, voters are encouraged to make a plan to vote and to immediately report any criminal or suspicious activity to 9-1-1 or local law enforcement.
The Secretary of State, Paul Pate, reminded Iowans to verify their polling places ahead of time through electionresults.iowa.gov to avoid delays. The City-School Election determines key local leadership positions, including mayors, council members, and school board officials, shaping policies that impact communities across the state.
Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m., with results expected later this evening once precincts report their tallies.
Voters are reminded to bring acceptable forms of identification, such as an Iowa driver’s license, state-issued ID, or voter ID card, when checking in.
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