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.

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.

Polls across Iowa are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday as voters cast ballots for city and school elections. The ballot includes mayoral races, city council and school board elections, and bond referendums.

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.

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.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has set a special election on Dec. 30 for Iowa Senate District 16, which is vacant after the death of Sen. Claire Celsi.

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.