Iowans across the state went to the polls to vote in local races. Follow us for live updates and results as the polls are now closed.

From where to vote, to who's on the ballot, to the top races we're watching: here's what Iowa voters need to know on Election Day.

This week on the podcast, we'll follow up on what happened in Iowa's local elections and we'll analyze this week's national off-year election results and what they mean for 2026 in Iowa.

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.

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day in Iowa for 2025 local elections. Absentee and early voting has been open since Oct. 15 in Iowa for the city and school elections, but Iowans who have not yet participated can head to their precinct voting locations Tuesday to cast their ballots.

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.

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.

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.

A Polk County company is suing members of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, alleging they unlawfully directed the company to remove campaign signs from its property in advance of this week’s school board elections.

Get real-time results from city and school board races in Polk County, including in DMPS, Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale and more.