How to vote in Iowa City’s special city council primary election

IOWA CITY — Voters in Iowa City will cast ballots in a primary Feb. 4 to decide the two candidates who will advance to a March 4 special election for the vacant District C seat on the Iowa City Council.

Book designer and publishing house owner Sharon DeGraw, real estate agent Ross Nusser, and Oliver Weilein, who works for System Unlimited serving adults with intellectual disabilities, are all vying for the open seat.

Only District C residents are eligible to vote in the primary, but all city residents can vote in the general election. District C includes downtown Iowa City and north-central Iowa City.

Since the election is for a nonpartisan primary, voters of any party affiliation can vote. Voters can only vote for one candidate in both the primary and general election.

Early and absentee voting

In person early voting is already taking place at the county auditor’s office, located in the county administration building at 913 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City.

Early voting is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Feb. 3.

Tomorrow, Jan.21, is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the Feb. 4 primary. All mailed ballots must arrive at the auditor’s office before 8 p.m. Feb. 4 to be counted.

In-person Election Day voting

Polling places in District C will open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters in District C can confirm their polling place on the Johnson County website at gis.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/pollingplaces.

Election Day voter registration will be available at polling locations.

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