Voter voices: Here’s what Iowa voters are saying about the Nov. 3 election

By: Iowa Capital Dispatch staff

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: November 3, 2026

Words: 4,993

Last Updated: 2 days, 20 hours ago

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Nearly a half-million Iowans had already voted by the beginning of Election Day. The Iowa Secretary of State’s office reported at 8 a.m. that 498,951 early ballots had been received. That exceeds the 497,085 ballots received by secretary of state in the 2018 midterms reported Nov. 5, 2018.

Iowa Capital Dispatch staff are talking to voters at precincts around the state and we’ll be reporting later from election-night watch parties. Check back for updates …

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