@bhcauditor

Karen Showalter is the Black Hawk County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections. Her office administers all elections in the county and performs other duties.

 Waterloo, IA
blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/157/Auditor
Joined September 2014
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🗳 Voting by mail? Don’t miss the deadline! Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the November 3 General Election.
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You may be wondering: How do I track my ballot? Now that absentee ballots have started going out, you can track yours using the link in the red banner at the top of our website: blackhawkcountyelections.iow…
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Questions about ballot initials? Iowa law requires poll workers to initial every ballot. An initialed ballot is valid and will be counted. No need to ask for a replacement. More info: blackhawkcountyelections.iow…
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📬 Watch your mailbox! Absentee ballots are being mailed out. Haven’t submitted your request yet? We must receive it by 5 PM on October 19 — so get your form to us soon!
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✅Elections Matter! Early voting opens today in Black Hawk County! Stop by the Black Hawk County Courthouse, 316 E. 5th Street, Lower Level to cast your ballot, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., through November 2 Vote early or on Election Day - Just VOTE!
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Need to vote early? Satellite Voting Location: Stop by Maucker Union at UNI 10/14 & 10/15 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Find other @BlackHawk_Co satellite voting options on our website: blackhawkcountyelections.iow…
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🗳 Election Day is 3 weeks away! Make sure you’re VOTER READY! ☑ Check your voter registration ☑ Review the ballot ☑ Find your polling location Find all the General Election information you need at: blackhawkcountyelections.iow… @BlackHawk_Co
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REMINDER! If you want a 2026 General Election Absentee Ballot mailed to you, you have ONE WEEK to get that Request Form to us! Stop by our office or print the form here: sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/a…. It must be received by 10/19/26 at 5 p.m.
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📬 Heads up! 📬 There is no mail tomorrow, October 12. Please plan accordingly if submitting an absentee ballot request form to ensure it arrives at the office by 10/19 at 5:00 p.m.
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Election FAQ! Q: Who is on the ballot? A: We love an educated voter! Go to the Black Hawk County Elections website to see who is on your ballot, before you go to the polls. blackhawkcountyelections.iow…
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Election FAQ! Q: Where do I vote? A: If you are voting on Election Day, you can find your polling location on the Black Hawk County Election website: blackhawkcountyelections.iow… search Or vote early at the Courthouse through Nov 2 - M-F 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
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Elections FAQ! Q: When will I receive my absentee ballot? A: Absentee ballots will go in the mail beginning October 14, and will be mailed through October 19. Learn more about Absentee Voting at: blackhawkcountyelections.iow…
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Elections FAQ! Q: What type of ID do I need? A: Iowa law requires that voters show an acceptable form of identification to vote. See the types of acceptable ID on our website: blackhawkcountyelections.iow…
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Elections FAQ! Q: How do I request an Absentee Ballot? A: To get an Absentee Ballot Request Form, you can visit our website or contact the Elections Office. Request Forms must be submitted by 10/19 at 5 PM. Find out more: blackhawkcountyelections.iow…
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Voter registration increased by nearly 300 people last month. See below for the updated BHC voter registration. Are you registered? Make your election plan to vote! Follow this page or visit blackhawkcountyelections.iow… for 2026 Election information.
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We are one month out from the 2026 General Election! Go to: blackhawkcountyelections.iow… for information on registering to vote, precinct locations, and requesting absentee ballots.
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🗳️ Early voting for the November General Election begins October 14! Voting will be available at the @BlackHawk_Co Courthouse Lower Level and at 7 satellite locations between 10/14 and 11/3 Find everything you need on our website: trst.in/iKCnrg
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Early voting begins in two weeks! Be an educated voter! 🗳️ Sample ballots for the 2026 General Election are now available for you to review! Visit the following link to find your ballot so you can be ready to vote: blackhawkcountyelections.iow… search/
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Did you know that all voting equipment is publicly tested for accuracy before EVERY election? EVERY ballot, EVERY machine for EVERY precinct is tested. Public testing for the General Election began today and will continue through the week.
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Don't forget! The Elections Office is accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms for the General Election on November 3! If voting absentee works better for you, print and fill out the form here: blackhawkcountyelections.iow… Ballots will be mailed beginning Oct. 14.
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