Election FAQ

The official Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. However, early voting has already begun. Voters can go to the Montgomery County Court House Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The last day to mail absentee ballots is Friday, Nov. 2.

Voting on Election Day is from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at all seven of the county polling places — precinct one: Gold Fair Building, precinct two: Red Oak Fire Station, precinct three: First Christian Church in Red Oak, precinct four: Elliott Community Building, precinct five: Grant City Fire Station, precinct six: Stanton City Fire Station and precinct seven: Villisca Community Building.

If registered in Montgomery County, nothing is needed to vote. If not registered, voters must bring a photo ID and proof of residency (like a utility bill).

Aside from the U.S. Representative race, the following offices are up for election:

  • District 23 State Representative: Mark Costello (R)
  • County Auditor: Stephanie Burke
  • County Sheriff: Joe Sampson (R)
  • District 12 State Senator: Joni Ernst (R)
  • Montgomery County Hospital Trustee: Kathy J. Carlson and Kevin Cabbage
  • Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner: Gary Querry, Rick Carlson and Rodney Hart and Kirk Baird, to fill vacancy
  • County Agricultural Extension Office: Karen Klocke, Michael Olson, Sabrina Johnson, Carroll Freeman, Timothy Kammerer and William Drey.

The Red Oak Express

222 E. Coolbaugh St.
P.O. Box 377
Red Oak, IA 51566
Phone: 712-623-2566 Fax: 712-623-2568

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