Grimes Voter Guide 2026: Polk or Dallas, Dates, Ballot

The quick answer

StatusThe Nov 3, 2026 election is over. This guide shows that ballot and its dates.
ResultsSee every race, unofficial count
Vote onTuesday, Nov 3; polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
RegistrationPre-register by Monday, Oct 19, or register at the polls with photo ID and proof of where you live
Vote earlyIn-person early and mail voting open Wednesday, Oct 14
Big racesThe open U.S. Senate seat, IA-03, governor, the open Iowa Senate 23 seat, House 46
Where we standNowhere: nonpartisan, no endorsements

Grimes votes in two counties

The city line crosses from Polk County into Dallas County, and your county of residence runs your election: it mails your absentee ballot, sets your polling place and decides which county races you see. Federal, state and county offices were all on the Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 ballot, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are not sure which county you live in, your property tax statement or voter registration card will say.

Three pages

Where do I start as a Grimes voter?

Voting in Grimes, step by step →

Getting registered, voting early in person or by mail, which photo ID works, and finding your polling place on either side of the county line.

The Grimes 2026 ballot, race by race →

What Grimes voters decide Nov 3: the open U.S. Senate seat, IA-03, governor and the other statewide offices, the open Iowa Senate District 23 seat, House 46, and the Polk or Dallas county races.

Grimes officials, city to Congress →

The people in office now: mayor and city council, county supervisors, your state legislators and your members of Congress.

Know what is on the ballot, then how it turned out

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The calendar

What are the 2026 election deadlines for Grimes?

Early and mail voting opensWed Oct 14

Last day to pre-registerMon Oct 19

Election DayTue Nov 3

Polling place hours7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Missed Oct 19? Iowa lets you register on Election Day at your polling place if you bring a photo ID and proof of residence. The documents that count are on our how to vote in Grimes page.

Quick answers

Grimes voting questions

When do Grimes residents vote in 2026?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early in-person and mail voting start October 14, 2026.

Does The Grimes Brief endorse candidates?

No. We do not endorse candidates or parties. This guide lists the offices, the dates and each candidate's own information, drawn from the Iowa Secretary of State and the Polk and Dallas county auditors.

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Sources: Iowa Secretary of State; Polk County Auditor; Dallas County Auditor. The Grimes Brief is an independent local publication and does not endorse candidates or parties.

Voting in Grimes, 2026: which county runs your ballot, the dates that matter, and the races on it.

Where do I start as a Grimes voter?

What are the 2026 election deadlines for Grimes?

Grimes voting questions

When do Grimes residents vote in 2026?

Does The Grimes Brief endorse candidates?

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