Wapello County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, for the 2026 General Election.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voters are encouraged to check their polling location before Election Day, as locations can vary depending on the precinct where they live.
In Ottumwa, polling places will be:
- Precinct 1: Penn Avenue Free Methodist Church, 820 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
- Precinct 2: North Court Baptist Church, 1411 N. Court St.
- Precinct 3: Great Prairie AEA, 2814 N. Court Road
- Precinct 4: American Legion, 550 W. Main St.
- Precinct 5: Wapello County Courthouse, 101 W. 4th St.
- Precinct 6: Bridge View Center, 102 Church St.
- Precinct 7: Davis Street Christian Church, 202 S. Davis St.
- Precinct 8: Wapello County Rural Fire Department, 714 W. Mary St.
- Precinct 9: Bible Baptist Church, 944 W. Williams St.
- Precinct 10: LifeChurch, 1957 Albia Road
Voters living outside Ottumwa will vote at the following locations:
- Adams Township: Blakesburg City Hall, 101 State St., Blakesburg
- Agency Township: Agency Community Center, 102 W. Main St., Agency
- Cass Township: Chillicothe City Hall, 201 Main St., Chillicothe
- Center Township: Bridge View Center, 102 Church St.
- Columbia Township: Eddyville Public Library, 202 Second St., Eddyville
- Competine Township: Highland Center Township Hall, 9906 Highland Center Road
- Dahlonega Township: IHCC Advanced Technology Center, Entrance 15, 525 Grandview Ave.
- Green Township: Zion Community Church, 15714 Copperhead Road
- Highland Township: Highland Center Township Hall, 9906 Highland Center Road
- Keokuk Township: Hickory Grove Community Church, 3929 U.S. Highway 63
- Pleasant Township: Agency Community Center, 102 W. Main St., Agency
- Polk Township: Blakesburg City Hall, 101 State St., Blakesburg
- Richland Township: Kirkville City Hall, 101 W. Main St., Kirkville
- Washington Township: Eldon Library Hall, 608 W. Elm St., Eldon
Why Your Vote Matters
Election Day is an opportunity for voters to have a say in the people and issues that affect their communities.
Local elections can have a direct impact on residents, including decisions involving schools, roads, public safety, county government, taxes and other community services.
Whether you are voting for the first time or have voted for years, taking a few minutes to cast your ballot is one of the most direct ways to make your voice heard.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voters who are unsure where they should vote should verify their precinct and polling location before heading to the polls.
