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About Council & Mayoral Elections
The Coralville City Council is made up of five Council members who serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor, who is not a member of the Council, is elected for a two-year term. These non-partisan, at-large positions are elected by Coralville citizens. Learn more: City Council and Mayor.
2021 City Election
The 2021 City Election is November 2, 2021. The office of Mayor and three City Council positions will be on the ballot. Terms begin January 1, 2022.
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office handles candidate filing and elections (see "Candidate & Voter Resources" and "Running for Office" below). Polls will be open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm on November 2.
Candidates
Mayor (one to be elected; two-year term)
- Filing period begins August 23, 2021
City Council (three to be elected; four year terms)
- Filing period begins August 23, 2021
Contact Us
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Thorsten J. Johnson
City Clerk
Email
1512 7th St.
P.O. Box 5127
Coralville, IA 52241
Ph: 319.248.1700
Fx: 319.248.1894
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Staff Directory
How to Run for Public Office
Nomination Papers
People wishing to run for city office may get nomination papers (Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition) and a Candidate's Guide at:
- Johnson County Auditor's office, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City (by appointment only; call 319.356.6004 or email elections@johnsoncountyiowa.gov).
- Secretary of State website
- August 23-September 16, 2021 by 5:00 pm: Candidate filing period. Candidates submit completed nomination papers to the Johnson County Auditor's Office, which verifies if the nomination papers are complete and sufficient for filing. Nomination papers for prospective candidates can only be accepted at the Johnson County Auditor's office, and not at City Hall.
- September 21, 2021: Withdrawn or objection deadline for candidates.
The Johnson County Auditor's Office publishes an election calendar which specifies the election type, election dates, and the candidate filing periods.
Nomination ProcessThe City of Coralville’s nomination process is by petition, with only one election. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 25 signatures of registered voters residing on Coralville on their petitions.
Filing Nomination Papers
- Candidates may begin collecting signatures at any time.
- Nomination papers must include the Affidavit of Candidacy and the Nomination Petition, and cannot be accepted before the filing period begins or after 5:00 pm on the last day nomination papers can be filed.
Candidate & Voter Resources
- Election information (voter registration, absentee ballots, where to vote, and election calendar)
- City Council documents (agendas, minutes, videos, and work session notes)
- Notifications (sign up to get an email or text when the latest agendas and minutes are available)
- City Council meeting information
- Contact the Johnson County Auditor's office at 319.356.6004 or visit the Johnson County Auditor website.
Ways to Vote in the City Election
Elections are managed by the Johnson County Auditor’s Office.
Early Voting
- In person: In person early voting begins on October 13, 2021, at the Auditor's Office, 913 S. Dubuque St. Suite 101, Iowa City.
- Absentee by mail: voters may vote absentee by mail.
- October 13, 2021: Absentee ballots will be mailed out.
- October 18, 2021: Deadline for requests for mailed absentee ballots to be received in the Johnson County Auditor's Office.
- Mailed absentee ballots may be returned to Auditor's Office until 8:00 pm on November 2, 2021. A drop box will be located on the south side of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City.
Election Day Voting
- November 2, 2021: Election day. Polls open 7:00 am-8:00 pm.
- Voters may only vote in their designated voting location on Election Day. Find your voting location
- All seven regular Coralville precincts will be open.
Learn More
For voter registration deadlines, early voting information, and polling places:
- Visit www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/auditor/elections.
- Call the Johnson County Auditor’s office at 319.356.6004.
- Email elections@johnsoncountyiowa.gov.
Candidate Videos
Each candidate on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 City Election will be invited to record a candidate video statement. Videos appear in alphabetical order.
Candidate Forum(s)
| Scheduled Date | Time | Location | Sponsored By | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not yet scheduled | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
View Forum
- Live on Facebook (when available)
- Stream online (available approx. 24 hours post-forum)
- Rebroadcast on Mediacom cable channel 5/118-8 digital in Coralville (available approx. 24 hours post-forum)