Iowans across the state went to the polls to vote in local races. Follow us for live updates and results as the polls are now closed.

Iowa’s Democratic Party has hemorrhaged more than 200,000 active voters since 2009. What happened? And can they begin reversing the trend?

It’s Election Day, and voters across Iowa are headed to the polls. This year’s ballot include a mix of city and school elections, alongside several ballot initiatives in certain areas. School board candidates successfully elected today will start their terms this fall, and city candidates will begin in early 2026.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day in Iowa for 2025 local elections. Absentee and early voting has been open since Oct. 15 in Iowa for the city and school elections, but Iowans who have not yet participated can head to their precinct voting locations Tuesday to cast their ballots.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 — the final day for Iowans to vote in the 2025 election. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday for in-person voting. The deadline for returning an absentee ballot is also on Tuesday.

157 city and school races went without a single candidate on the ballot, forcing write-ins as auditors juggled missed filings and waning participation.

Millions of dollars are on the line in Charles City on Tuesday night as voters decide whether or not to pass a $30 million referendum for Charles City Community Schools.

Voters are required to bring an acceptable form of identification, such as an Iowa driver’s license, passport, military or veterans ID, tribal ID, or a voter ID PIN card.

The results of Tuesday's city and school elections will help shape central Iowa communities for years to come.

The Iowa Republican Party and central committee members for Iowa Senate District 16 have nominated Lucas Loftin for the seat formerly held by Claire Celsi, who died Oct. 6 . A special election to fill the seat — which represents West Des Moines, Windsor Heights and Clive — is scheduled for Dec. 30.

Last week, City Council and School Board elections were held across the Siouxland area. Now, two Siouxland communities are headed back to the polls.