Today is Election Day in Henry County, and voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in Iowa’s Primary Election.
Iowa operates under a closed primary system, meaning voters may only participate in the primary election of the party with which they are registered. However, voters registered with no party affiliation, as independents, or with another political party may change their party registration at their polling place today and immediately vote in that party’s primary.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters must cast their ballot at their assigned polling location and present an approved form of identification.
Polling places in Henry County include Wayland City Hall for Precinct 1, Winfield City Hall for Precinct 2, the Emergency Management Building on West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant for Precinct 3, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Precincts 4 through 7, New London Christian Church for Precinct 8, and the New London Community Center for Precinct 9.
Locally, the only contested county race is the Republican primary for Henry County Supervisor. Six candidates are seeking the party’s nomination. The winner will move on to the November General Election, where Democratic candidate Sam Riepe is already assured a place on the ballot.
In addition to local races, voters will decide party nominations for several statewide and federal offices, including Governor, U.S. Senate, and Iowa’s First Congressional District.
Election officials encourage voters to verify their polling location before heading to the polls. Unofficial election results will begin to be released after voting concludes at 8 p.m. tonight.
KILJ News will provide election coverage throughout the evening on 105.5 FM, and online at KILJ.com.