Local elections in Iowa took place just over four weeks ago.
But on Tuesday night, four central Iowa races will come to a close:
- Des Moines mayor
- Des Moines city council (Ward 2)
- Des Moines city council (At Large)
- Ames city council (Ward 4)
Local 5 gathered a list of what you should know before you head back to the polls.
When are polls open? Who can vote?
Polls in Des Moines and Ames will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Only residents within the municipal boundary of the City of Des Moines or Ward 4 in Ames are able to vote.
Where can I vote?
You can find your polling place on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.
Which races are heading to a runoff election?
Three races in Des Moines and one in Ames will conclude Tuesday night.
Des Moiens will choose their next mayor between four-term incumbent Mayor Frank Cownie or Jack Hatch, a former Iowa Representative, Senator and gubernatorial candidate.
City Council Ward 2 in Des Moines will see a runoff between incumbent Linda Westergaard and Skip Moore, who was a former Councilman At Large.
An at-large spot on Des Moines’ city council is also on the ballot, with Carl Voss up against Jacquie Easley.
The candidates for Ames City Council Ward 4 are Iowa State University student Rachel Junck and incumbent Chris Nelson.
What leads to a runoff election?
Under the Iowa Code, a runoff election happens when a candidate doesn’t reach the required majority of votes in a regular city election.
The candidates that received the highest number of votes continue to the runoff election.