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Ten polling locations will be open across Polk County from August 8th through August 15th, daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about the 2026 Primary Election, including Early Voting sites, can be found here: PolkElections.gov\/240\/2026-Primary-Election<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may vote at any of the Early Voting sites during the dates and times they are open. On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling location.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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