Welcome to the Mahaska County Elections Website.

The Election Department in the Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. This site is designed to be a resource for residents looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.

Upcoming & Recent Elections

Nov
4
City/School Election City/School Election
Unofficial Results Sample Ballot(s) Candidate List
Aug
5
Oskaloosa City Council Special Election Special Election
Official Results Sample Ballot(s)
Nov
5
2024 General Election General Election
Official Results Sample Ballot(s)

News

Public Testing of Voting Equipment

October 20, 2025

Voting Location Change - Ward 4
Oskaloosa Special Election
All News

FAQ

Q.

Do absentee ballots even get counted?

A.

Yes. There is a myth that absentee ballots only get counted if the election is close, however this is not true. Under Iowa law every ballot must be counted; in fact, absentee ballots are the first vote results reported on election night.

All Frequently Asked Questions

Mahaska County Voter Registration

Updated January 19, 2026
Republican
7,390
No Party
4,253
Democratic
2,082
Other
134
Total Registered Voters: 13,859
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