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UpdateIowaSunday, October 25, 2026

Dubuque County reminded voters to return mail ballots by deadline

Reporting by
Telegraph Herald
“Dubuque County officials issue vote-by-mail reminder”, Sunday, October 25, 2026
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What happened

Dubuque County elections officials reminded residents with vote-by-mail ballots to return them as soon as possible. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. Voters can return ballots at the Dubuque County Election Office at 880 Central Ave. or through the ballot drop slot on the south side of the building in the parking lot.1

What it means in Iowa

What Iowa voters need to know about mail ballot deadlines

In Iowa, absentee ballots must be received before 8 p.m. on Election Day.2 In-person absentee voting runs from Wednesday October 14 through Monday November 2, 2026.2

Key dates in Iowa

Election Day in 6 days
  1. Wed, Oct 14 · passed
    Early voting begins
  2. Mon, Oct 19 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  3. Tue, Nov 3 · 6 days
    Election Day; Registration deadline; Mail ballots must arrive
  4. Mon, Nov 16 · 19 days
    County/Local certification
  5. Mon, Nov 30 · 33 days
    State certification

Every date in Iowa, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. Telegraph Herald, https://telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_fd1fcc79-8939-430d-97af-869d198ed85f.html · Sunday, October 25, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Iowa Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/iowa/

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