Voter Information

The City of West Des Moines spans four counties: Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison. The city is divided into three Wards and 29 Voter Precincts.

To see your specific voting area, you can view the West Des Moines Council Wards and Voter Precincts Map.

Voter Registration

You must be registered to vote in the State of Iowa. You can access the Official Iowa Voter Registration Form on the Secretary of State website.

Next Step: Once completed, mail your form to the County Auditor in the county where you live. Find your local County Auditor here.

Voting Locations and Absentee Ballots

If you prefer to vote by mail or cannot go to the polls on election day, you may request an absentee ballot.

Election Day

Plan your trip to the polls by finding your designated location.

Find Where to Vote

Absentee Voting

Download the request form to have a ballot mailed to your home.

Get Absentee Application

General Election Resources

For more information on upcoming elections, candidate filings, and Iowa voting laws, visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s Elections Page.