Election day has arrived.
In the 2026 general election, Iowans will vote on numerous positions for the state government, as well as several local-level positions and ballot measures. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM state-wide; 8:00 PM is also the deadline for county auditors’ offices to receive mailed absentee ballots.
In Mahaska County, there are a total of 9 different polling locations available for residents:
- Residents of Adams, Lincoln, Monroe, Spring Creek, Keomah Village, and University Park will vote at the Mahaska County Conservation Environmental Learning Center (2342 Hwy 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577)
- Residents of Black Oak, Richland, Scott, Leighton, and Pella will vote at the Leighton Christian Reformed Church (415 Reid St., Leighton, IA 50143)
- Residents of Cedar, Harrison, White Oak, Eddyville, Fremont, and Rose Hill will vote at the Fremont Community Building (107 E. Main St., Fremont, IA 52561)
- Residents of East/West Des Moines, Garfield, Jefferson, and Beacon will vote at Beacon City Hall (409 Reid St., Beacon, IA 52534)
- Residents of Madison, Pleasant Grove, Prairie, Union, Barnes City, and New Sharon will vote at the New Sharon City Park Building (102 West High Street, New Sharon, IA 50207)
- Residents of Oskaloosa – Ward 1 will vote at the Mahaska County Ag Extension Office (212 North I Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577)
- Residents of Oskaloosa – Ward 2 will vote at the Gateway Church of the Nazarene (140 Gateway Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 52577)
- Residents of Oskaloosa – Ward 3 will vote at the Assembly of God Church Gym (716 S. 17th St., Oskaloosa, IA 52577)
- Residents of Oskaloosa – Ward 4 will vote at First Christian Reformed Church (815 N. 11th Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577)
To find your polling location, visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.

