Scott County Iowa Auditor's Office

10/28/2025

Did you know.... Today is Vote Early Day! It was founded by MTV as a new civic holiday focused on helping every voter know how, where, and when they can vote early.

We've had a steady turnout of voters at our office throughout the day for early voting! With only 5 days left to early vote, we encourage all eligible voters to take advantage of the opportunity and cast their ballots early to avoid the Election Day rush.

If you want to vote early, you can visit us at 600 West 4th Street, Davenport, Monday-Friday, 8am to 430pm. This Saturday, November 1st, we'll also be open from 9am-Noon. We'll be waiting for you!

10/21/2025

Did you miss your chance file to for a mailed absentee ballot?
Don't fret! You can still participate in early voting for the November 4th City/School Election!

The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a satellite today (10/21/2025) from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and again tomorrow (10/22/2025) from Noon to 6:00pm.

Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Also, The Summit of Bettendorf is hosting a satellite tomorrow (10/22/2025) from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

The Summit of Bettendorf
4699 53rd Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722

If neither option work for you, our office is open for early voting weekdays until 11/03/2025, from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Scott County Auditor's Office
600 West 4th Street, 5th Floor
Davenport, IA 52801

10/15/2025

This morning, we successfully loaded and delivered 1,501 absentee ballots to the United States Postal Service! Special Thanks to the Scott County Sheriff's Department for your help!

To be counted in this election, all domestic absentee ballots must be returned to our office before polls close on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

~As a reminder, Early Voting is open in our office daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm!~

10/15/2025

Today marks the first day that absentee ballots are available to be sent out to Iowans for the November 4 City-School Election! This means that if you have already requested an absentee ballot, it can now be mailed to you, so be watching your mail in the coming days and weeks. Absentee ballots are available upon request. Learn more and start the process at voterready.iowa.gov.

10/13/2025

PRESS RELEASE - 2025 City School Election

DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announces important dates for the City School Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. “Please make a plan to vote so your voice is heard,” said Tompkins.



How can I prepare for election day?

Pre-register to Vote Deadline, Monday, October 20 at 5:00 pm.

Pre-registering to vote means your name and address will appear in the voter records on Election Day. This will speed up processing time at the polls. Also, if you have moved and have not updated your voter registration please do so via online or in the office.



How can I have a ballot mailed to my home?

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline, Monday, October 20 at 5:00 pm.

Completed request forms are due in the Auditor’s Office by Monday, October 20, 2025 before 5:00 pm in order to receive a mailed ballot. Ballots will be mailed starting on Wednesday, October 15. The absentee ballot request forms are available for download from the Auditor’s webpage or the Auditor’s Office will mail forms to voters upon request, 563.326.8631.



Where can I vote in person before Election Day?

In-person early voting at the Auditor’s Office begins on Wednesday, October 15 and runs through Monday, November 3 and will be located at the Scott County Administration Building on the fifth floor. Voting will be available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday, November 1, from 9:00 am to noon.



Satellite locations will also be available. Below is the list with dates and times:

-Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf

-Tuesday, October 21 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm

-Wednesday, October 22 from noon-6:00 pm

-The Summitt of Bettendorf, 4699 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, on October 22 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.



When are absentee ballots due and how can they be returned?

The deadline to receive absentee ballots is November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Auditor’s Office.

Ballots may be returned by mail, or hand delivered to the Auditor’s Office.



Absentee Ballot Drop-Box Available

A ballot drop box is available for voters to return their absentee ballots. The drop box is located at the Scott County Administrative Center on the west side of the parking lot. The box will be available starting on October 15, and will be open until Election Day, November 4 at 8:00 pm.



When and where can I vote on Election Day?

All county poll sites will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4. The full list is available on our website, along with “Where Do I Vote.”

09/17/2025

PRESS RELEASE:

2025 City of Davenport Primary Election

DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announces there will be a Primary Election for the City of Davenport on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. “It is great to see so many candidates interested in our local government,” said Tompkins. There will be a primary election for aldermen in Wards 3, 5, 7, and citywide for the mayoral race.



-How can I prepare for election day?
Pre-register to Vote Deadline, Monday, September 22 at 5:00 pm.
Pre-registering to vote means your name and address will appear in the voter records on Election Day. This will speed up processing time at the polls. Also, if you have moved and have not updated your voter registration please do so via online or in the office.



-How can I have a ballot mailed to my home?
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline, Monday, September 22 at 5:00 pm.
Completed request forms are due in the Auditor’s Office by Monday, September 22, 2025, before 5:00 pm in order to receive a mailed ballot. Ballots will be mailed starting on Wednesday, September 17. The absentee ballot request forms are available for download from the Auditor’s webpage or the Auditor’s Office will mail forms to voters upon request, 563.326.8631.



-Where can I vote in person before Election Day?
In-person early voting at the Auditor’s Office begins on Wednesday, September 17 and runs through Monday, October 6, and will be available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This will be located in the Auditor’s Office on the fifth floor of the Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport.



-When are absentee ballots due and how can they be returned?
The deadline to receive absentee ballots is Tuesday, October 7 at 8:00 pm at the Auditor’s Office.
Ballots may be returned by mail, or hand delivered to the Auditor’s Office.



-Absentee Ballot Drop-Box Available
A ballot drop box is available for voters to return their absentee ballots. The drop box is located at the Scott County Administrative Center on the west side of the parking lot. The box will be available starting on September 17, and will be open until Election Day, October 7 at 8:00 pm.



-When and where can I vote on Election Day?
All Davenport poll site locations will be open from 7:00 am-8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7. The full list is available on our website, along with “Where Do I Vote.”


Please see the website for more details:
https://elections.scottcountyiowa.gov/

08/28/2025

🎓 Hey High School Seniors! 🎓
Is your school in on the Catt Awards yet?
If not, ask your teachers or principal about joining!
We’re aiming for 100% participation—and we want to see every school walk away with a trophy! 🏆

Let’s make it happen!

08/27/2025

Scott County Residents:

We are aware that many of you have received the letter shown below. Our colleagues in Dubuque have provided an excellent explanation, and we couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

To verify your voter registration status, please visit:
https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx

If you have any questions regarding the letter, we encourage you to contact the sender directly at 866-204-4137.

📫 The Center For Voter Information has recently sent out mailings to residents regarding voter registration.
❌These are NOT from the Election’s office.
🤷‍♂️While we welcome efforts to engage voters and promote voter participation, we recognize that these mailings are unsolicited and often times confusing, especially to those who are already registered to vote.
👉You can go online to the Iowa Secretary of State’s office to see if you are registered to vote: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx
(Please use your legal name when you are searching)
✂️You do not need to do anything with the letter if you are already registered to vote.
✔️To be removed from their mailing list, information is listed at the bottom of the letter. You can email them [email protected] and use the code at the bottom of the letter.
📞We encourage recipients with questions about the mailing to contact them by phone at 866-204-4137.

08/26/2025

NEWS RELEASE

Scott County Auditor Announces Deadlines for Absentee Ballot Requests for the Davenport City Primary Election, October 7 and City-School Election, November 4

DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced voters can submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the Davenport City Primary Election on October 7 and the City School Election on November 4. “It is a unique time as both forms can be requested and turned in together,” said Tompkins. You must submit a request for an absentee ballot to receive a ballot via mail for each separate election. Ballots will begin to be mailed on September 17 for the Primary Election and October 15 for the City School Election.

The original completed absentee ballot request form is due in our office by 5:00 pm on Monday, September 22 for the Davenport City Primary Election and October 20 for the City School Election. It is necessary to have a separate completed form for each election.

Request forms are available in the office (M-F, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm), via download from the Auditor’s webpage, or the Auditor’s Office will mail forms to voters upon request, 563-326-8631. The request form link is below:

https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/Absentee_Ballot_Request_Form_%206-2021.pdf

Please follow the page so you can be notified as communication is made public,

If you have questions, please call the office, 563-326-8631 or check the website, https://elections.scottcountyiowa.gov

The Scott County, Iowa, Elections website 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.

08/25/2025

Notice to Potential Candidates:

Candidate filing for all cities within Scott County (excluding Davenport) and all schools commences today and will continue until 5:00 PM on September 18, 2025.

Candidates are required to submit their filings with the respective City Clerk or School Secretary during regular business hours.

For any inquiries regarding the candidate filing process, please contact your City Clerk or School Secretary.

08/12/2025

Today, August 12, 2025, in collaboration with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and election offices nationwide, we are thrilled to recognize and celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day (NPWRD). This non-partisan National Day of Action aims to raise awareness about the vital role of poll workers and inspire more Americans to sign up and serve.

To learn more or to sign up to be a poll worker, visit our website at https://elections.scottcountyiowa.gov/elections/peos/ or at www.HelpAmericaVote.gov

08/11/2025

CITY OF DAVENPORT CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD BEGINS TODAY

DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the filing period begins today to be on the ballot for the City of Davenport. “I encourage interested candidates to turn in their packets early and to review the resources available on our website,” said Tompkins. Davenport is the only city in Scott County that may have a primary election. The filing deadline for Davenport is 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 28.

The Candidate Guide is available via the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office for the City-School Election this fall and can be found at the website, https://sos.iowa.gov/city-elections.

Candidates must turn in their completed candidate packets to the designated filing clerks: the applicable School Secretary or City Clerk. The Auditor’s Office does not accept these packets. The Regular City-School Election filing period begins Monday, August 25 and ends at 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 18.

Also, if you have questions, please check the Scott County Elections website, elections.scottcountyiowa.gov or call the office at 563-326-8631. Thank you.