Print Absentee Ballot Request Form - See Instructions Below

Our address is:

Johnson County Auditor
913 S Dubuque St
Iowa City IA 52240

Domestic Civilian Voters 

(Military and overseas voters should use the FPCA form instead; see below.)

We are currently accepting absentee ballot requests for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. Please note that for the primary, you will have to specify a party (Democratic or Republican). If you are not affiliated with the party for which you are requesting a ballot, this will change your party.

You must complete a separate request form for each election in which you want a mailed ballot. We cannot accept reqiuests until 70 days before an election. The first day to request a ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election is August 25.

You cannot submit an Absentee Ballot Request Form online. Forms may be printed, picked up at our office, or we can mail one to you. Forms must be completed, including signature and date, and returned either through the mail or delivered to our office no later than 5:00 PM 15 days prior to the election.

Anyone may deliver a request form for another voter. More than one voter may return a request form in the same envelope.

Military and Overseas Voters

Print FPCA Form (Overseas/Military Voters Only)
 

Voters who are active military, their dependents, and citizens residing outside of the country may request ballots at any time and should use the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) form to request an absentee ballot. Requests are good for all elections in a calendar year. We are now accepting FPCA forms for calendar year 2026.

Federal Voting Assistance Program Site 

Email [email protected] with any questions about military or overseas voting.