When and what are the polling hours for the Benton County Primary Election?

The primary is June 2, 2026; polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What ID do I need to vote in Benton County?

Pre-registered voters must show an approved ID; non-registered voters must also prove residence or use Election Day Registration options.

Can someone else return my absentee ballot?

Yes: household members, immediate family, two special precinct officials for certain facilities, or a delivery agent for voters disabled.

What if I can't enter the polling place?

You can vote curbside in your vehicle; each polling place has reserved parking for curbside voting.

Where can I get more information about voter ID or registration?

Visit sos.iowa.gov/voterid or call Benton County Auditor at 319-472-2365; email bcauditor@bentoncountyia.gov.

May 19, 2026 Public Hearing: Benton County Courthouse, Vinton, Iowa, IA

Election NoticePRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified electors of the County of Benton, State of Iowa, that the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of June, 2026. The polls for said election shall be open from 7:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. For said election Benton County will be divided into eighteen precincts. The precincts and polling places are as follows: PRECINCT NAME PLACE OF VOTING Belle Plaine I Belle Plaine Community Center, RSVP Room Belle Plaine II Belle Plaine Community Center, Dining Room Belle Plaine III Belle Plaine Fire Station Benton-Canton-Shellsburg Shellsburg Legion Hall Big Grove-Union-Van Horne Van Horne Community Center *Bruce-Cedar-Monroe- Mt. Auburn *Cedar Hall Eden-Harrison-Taylor- Jackson-Garrison Benton County Courthouse, Center Hall Eldorado-Newhall Newhall City Hall Florence-St. Clair-Norway St. Michael's Parish Center Fremont-Atkins Atkins City Hall/Library Iowa-Leroy-Luzerne-Blairstown Blairstown City Hall/Community Center Homer-Kane-Keystone Keystone City Hall Polk-Urbana Urbana City Hall/Community Center Vinton I Vinton Skate & Activity Center Vinton II Vinton Skate & Activity Center Vinton III Vinton Skate & Activity Center Vinton IV Vinton Skate & Activity Center Walford Walford City Hall/Community Center *Indicates change in polling place VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS: Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling place before receiving and casting a regular ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered – such as voters registering to vote on election day – and voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residence. A voter who is unable to provide an approved form of identification (or prove residence if required) may 1) have the voter's identity/residence attested to by another registered voter in the precinct, 2) prove identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents, or 3) cast a provisional ballot and provide proof of identity/residence at the county auditor's office by June 8, 2026 12:00 p.m. (noon). Election Day Registrant attesters must provide an approved form of identification. For additional in- formation about providing proof of identity and/or residence visit: https://sos. iowa.gov/voterid or phone 319-472-2365. Returning Absentee Ballots: • The only people who may return a voted absentee ballot other than the voter are: o Someone living in the voter's household o An immediate family member o The two special precinct election officials who deliver a ballot to the resident of a health care facility, dementia-specific assisted living program or hospital o Voters unable to return a ballot due to blindness or other disability may use a “delivery agent” to deliver their ballots. ABSENTEE BALLOTS CANNOT BE PLACED IN THE DROP BOX OUT- SIDE OF THE COURTHOUSE!!! Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter's vehicle. (There is a reserved parking spot for curbside voting at each polling place.) Curbside voting is also available for absentee voters at the Courthouse, reserved parking spot is located North of the Court- house. For further information, please contact the county auditor's office at the telephone or E-mail address listed below. Telephone: 319-472-2365 Email address: bcauditor@bentoncountyia.gov For TTY access, dial 711+319-472-2365 THE FOLLOWING OFFICES WILL APPEAR ON THEIR RESPECTIVE BAL- LOTS. Attention voters: In order to comply with Section 49.31 of the code of Iowa, candidates names are published in the first rotation, or alphabetical order. They may appear in a different order in other precincts. DEMOCRATIC BALLOT US Senator: Josh Turek, Zach Wahls US Representative District 2: Kathy Dolter, Lindsay James, Clint Twedt- Ball Governor: Rob Sand Secretary of State: Ryan Peterman Auditor of State: Taylor Wettach Treasurer of State: John Norwood Secretary of Agriculture: Chris Jones Attorney General: Nate Willems State Representative District 76: Calvin Horn State Representative District 84: Polly Denison Board of Supervisor District 2: No Candidate Treasurer: No Candidate Recorder: Allison Hicks County Attorney: No Candidate REPUBLICAN BALLOT US Senator: Jim Carlin, Ashley Hinson US Representative District 2: Charlie McClintock, Joe Mitchell Governor: Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, Adam Steen Secretary of State: Paul D. Pate Auditor of State: Chris Cournoyer, Abigail Maas Treasurer of State: Roby Smith Secretary of Agriculture: Mike Naig Attorney General: Brenna Bird State Representative District 76: Derek Wulf State Representative District 84: Thomas Gerhold Board of Supervisor District 2: Tim Bird, Bethany Hantz, Tracy Seeman Treasurer: Melinda Schoettmer, Joy Wieditz Recorder: Lexa S. Speidel County Attorney: Ray Lough All voters are advised of the requirements of voter's registration in order to be eligible to vote at said election. This notice is given pursuant to Section 49.53, Code of Iowa, 2024, as amended, and by order of Benton County Commissioner of Elections this 19th day of May 2026. HAYLEY RIPPEL Benton County Auditor/ Commissioner of Elections

Public Hearing — Benton County Courthouse, Vinton, Iowa

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Benton County will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM to consider allowing about one acre of land in Section 22 (T83N, R09) to convert from agricultural use to a dog grooming shop. The applicant is Jordon & Jana Haerther of Newhall, IA.

Benton County will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM to consider allowing Mark and Kimberly Noe to change about 5.74 acres from agricultural to residential use at a parcel in Section 7, T86N, R10 near Vinton. Interested parties may attend or submit comments.

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