2026 Midterms
Election Day • Nov 3, 2026
Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Absentee ballots must be received in your county auditor’s office prior to 8pm on election day.
Laborers 177
Endorsed Candidates
Laborers 177 is proud to endorse local candidates who stand up for union values like fair wages, strong worker protections, and safe workplaces. Local elections are crucial for unions because they directly impact labor laws, community projects, and the well-being of working families. By supporting leaders who share our vision, we can ensure a brighter future for all workers. Voting in local elections is key to strengthening our union and protecting the rights we’ve fought hard to win!
Rob Sand
Iowa Governor
Union Member
Nate Willems
Iowa Attorney
General
Taylor Wettach
State Auditor
Ben Nizzi
Dallas County Supervisor
Union Member
Josh Turek
US Senate
Christina Bohannan
Congressional
District 1
Lindsay James
Congressional
District 2
Sarah Trone-Garriott
Congressional
District 3
Find Your Precinct
Not sure where to vote? Locate your polling place quickly and easily. Knowing your precinct ensures you’re casting your ballot in the right location, empowering your voice to count where it matters most.
Voter Registration
Don’t wait—register now! Your registration is the first step in standing up for workers’ rights and supporting leaders who will fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and strong unions.
Absentee Voting
Absentee voting in Iowa, allows you to request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
- 8/25/2026-10/19/2026:
File Absentee by Mail - 10/14/2026 – 11/2/2026:
Absentee In Person (Early Voting) - 11/3/2026: All Absentee Ballots Receipt Deadline (Election Day)
Life’s too short for sitting on the sidelines. Organize. Build. Lead. That’s how we rise. #LaborersRising #wednesdaymotivation
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) October 15, 2025
Let’s get out there, organize, and make sure our voices are heard loud and clear. It’s time to bet on us! We must vote to protect our union and our way of life.
Fraternally yours,
Brent Booker
General President
What you need to bring
Voting In Person
In Iowa, voters are required to provide one of the following forms of identification.
- Iowa's Driver's License (not expired more than 90 days)
- Iowa Non-Operator ID (not expired more than 90 days)
- U.S. Passport (not expired)
- U.S. Military ID or Veteran ID (not expired)
- Iowa Voter Identification Card (must be signed)
- Tribal ID Card/Document (must be signed, with photo, not expired)
An Iowa Voter Identification Card is provided automatically by the county auditor to each voter who does not have either an Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID. Any voter may request an Iowa Voter ID Card by contacting their county auditor’s office. A voter without one of the above forms of ID may have the voter’s identity attested to by another registered voter in the precinct.
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