November 10, 2026 Board of Canvassers Meeting for 2026 General Election

The Story County, Iowa, Board of Canvassers met November 10, 2026, to canvass the November 3 general election. The county auditor reported increased in-person absentee voting—averaging 450 voters per day at the administration building—and approximately 4,500 mailed ballots, with more than 93% returned. The board also heard that 54 provisional ballots were cast, 25 were accepted, and recounts in Nevada 1 and Richland Township, as well as the absentee precinct, confirmed the reported results. A tie in the New Albany Township Trustee race was to be resolved by drawing lots; six write-in winners were also identified.

The board approved Resolution No. 2739 and, on a separate motion, declared the canvass complete and certified the election results to the appropriate jurisdictions; both motions passed by voice vote. The auditor noted the use of temporary election workers and technicians, but the meeting included no contract award, purchasing decision, bid approval, or specific procurement-related spending. The discussion focused on election administration and planning for increased in-person voting.