Auditor's Office News & Notices

Absentee voting is available from Wednesday, May 13 until Monday, June 1 at the Auditor’s Office, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 West 4th Street, 5th Floor, Davenport. Voting at the Administrative Center is Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voting will also be available on Saturday, May 30 from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. There were no valid petitioned satellite locations.

DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the period to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the June 2 Primary Election is now open. Iowa law allows county auditors to accept absentee ballot requests no more than 70 days before an election. “Please plan ahead if you know you will not be able to vote in-person on June 2,” said Tompkins. The completed absentee ballot request form is due in our office at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18. Request forms are available in the office (M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), via download from the Auditor’s webpage or the Auditor’s Office will mail forms to voters upon request, 563-326-8631. The request form link is on the website:

The notice is required to notify taxpayers of proposed tax levies by each overlapping tax district for an individual parcel. Individual letters will be mailed to each parcel owner of property within Scott County. Parcel owners will see each property tax parcel’s city, school, and county public hearing date, time, and location as well as contact information for each taxing body.

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is accepting nomination papers from candidates for partisan county offices for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election. The results of the Primary Election will determine the candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties for offices in the November General Election on November 3. The filing period ends at 5:00 pm Friday March 20, 2026.

Vote Center Locations for March 3 Special Election. Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters of the upcoming Election Day on March 3 for Davenport, North Scott and Pleasant Valley Community School Districts, as well as filling a vacancy in the office of City Council for the City of Walcott. “To reduce taxpayer expenses, Vote Centers will be open which allows voters to cast their vote at any of the 14 sites throughout the county,” said Tompkins.

Scott County Auditor Announces In-Office Voting Available for March 3 Special Elections.

Scott County Auditor Announces Candidate Withdrew Recount Request from 2025 City School Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins is announcing Chris J. Jerome withdrew his recount request for the 7th Ward race in the City of Davenport. The recount began at 9:00 a.m. with the four 7th Ward precincts: D71, D72, D73 and D74. These ballots were run through the central count machines using the same program from election day. All numbers were an exact match with the election day results. Therefore, Mr. Jerome chose to stop the recount.

NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediately Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters of City School Election Voting Options DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that early voting is still available. “Our office is open on...

The Auditor’s Office is aware of a letter recently sent to voters in Scott County indicating the person may not be registered to vote. These letters were NOT sent by the Auditor’s Office or the Secretary of State’s Office and may not be accurate. Check your voter registration status at https:/...

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced voters can submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the Davenport City Primary Election on October 7 and the City School Election on November 4. “It is a unique time as both forms can be requested and turned in together,” said Tompkins. You must submit a request for an absentee ballot to receive a ballot via mail for each separate election. Ballots will begin to be mailed on September 17 for the Primary Election and October 15 for the City School Election.

Release date: August 11, 2025 – release immediately Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Candidate Filing Begins for Davenport City Primary 2025 DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the filing period begins today to be on the ballot for the City of...

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the period to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the October 7 City of Davenport Primary Election, if applicable, begins Tuesday, July 29. Iowa law allows county auditors to accept absentee ballot requests no more than 70 days before an election. “Please plan ahead if you know you will not be able to vote in-person on October 7,” said Tompkins.

DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced today the Candidate Guide is available via the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office for the City-School Election this fall and can be found at their website. “I encourage candidates to turn in their packets early in the filing period to allow time for any concerns. We also have great resources linked to our website, elections.scottcountyiowa.gov/candidates, including a video that explains how to review the full process with specific details,” shared Tompkins.

Scott County Auditor encourages voters to update voter registration status, respond to No Activity and Change of Address notices Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate are alerting voters they may be receiving important mailers in the coming weeks as part of annual...

Questions about recently mailed Property Owner Budget Statements? These notices were mailed to comply with recently passed legislation as found in Iowa Code 24.2A. They are not your property tax statement, but a notice of: Proposed tax levies for the 2026/27 budget year for respective School...

Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters to Vote on January 28 for the Special Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants voters in Scott County to be aware of the Special Election on Tuesday, January 28. “This election only applies to 7400 Scott County voters, so please confirm eligibility before going to the polls.” The district covers all of Clinton County with small portions of Jackson and Scott Counties. Voters can verify eligibility online at elections.scottcountyiowa.gov or by contacting the Auditor’s Office 563-326-8631.

A recount has been requested in the Iowa District 1 House race and the Iowa State House of Representatives District 98 race. The IA-1 recount will begin 11-22 at 12:30 pm at 1400 Lancer Ct, Eldridge, IA 52748. It will resume counting Monday 11-25 at 8:00 am. The H-98 Recount will begin 11-25 at 8:00...

Release date: Immediate Release – November 8, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Post-Election Audit Confirms Results DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election Audit of the ballots cast in...

Release date: Immediate Release – November 5, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 (office) Scott County to Conduct Post-Election Audit DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kerri Tompkins announced today her office will conduct a Post-Election...

Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters of Voting Opportunities DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that Election Day is around the corner. “It is important to me to get the correct information out and for each voter to know there are still numerous opportunities available to vote before Election Day.” Click title for more information

Updated polling place reminders coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to redistricting across the state. This is the first Presidential General Election with the new changes. “Mailing Notices about polling place changes went out this week to every household with a registered Scott County voter. I want voters to be informed, so this is an extra communication effort to prepare voters for Election Day,” she said. Also, if you have questions, please call the office, 563-326-8631 or check the website, elections.scottcountyiowa.gov

Scott County Auditor Announces Early Voting Schedule for the November 5 General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters in-person early voting options start tomorrow. “I am excited to share there is a record number of 14 early voting satellite locations with 76 hours available outside of normal business hours to vote in Scott County this General Election.

Flurry of Absentee Ballot Request Forms The Scott County Auditor’s Office has been fielding concerns from voters who have received multiple absentee ballot request forms in the mail. Not to worry, says Auditor Kerri Tompkins. Careful recordkeeping will assure that voters vote only once in a given...

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announces important dates for the upcoming November 5 General Election. “Please plan ahead so you can be sure to cast your ballot,” says Tompkins.

Scott County Auditor Announces First Day to Submit Request for Absentee Ballots for the November 5 General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that Tuesday, August 27 is the first day for voters to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the November 5 General Election. You must request an absentee ballot to receive a ballot via the mail. Ballots will begin to be mailed on October 16. The completed absentee ballot request form is due in our office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21

Absentee ballot date reminders for General Election on November 5, 2024 coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants to educate voters on important absentee ballot dates for the upcoming General Election.

NEWS RELEASE Release date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Auditor Announces Local Nominations Being Accepted for November 5 Partisan General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is...

NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – June 10, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 (office) Scott County Post-Election Audit Confirms Results DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election Audit of...

Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kerri Tompkins announced today her office will conduct a Post-Election Audit on June 7, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th Street, Davenport, Board Room on the first floor. The post-election audit will include the Scott County precinct of D73 selected by lot by the Office of Iowa Secretary of State. Each county in Iowa will conduct an audit of one precinct from that county. The office of U.S. House race for each political party will be hand counted and compared to the machine count of the same ballots.

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that elections.scottcountyiowa.gov will officially go online on Friday, April 26.

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the period to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the June 4 Primary Election is now open. Iowa law allows county auditors to accept absentee ballot requests no more than 70 days before an election. “Please plan ahead if you know you will not be able to vote in-person on June 4,” said Tompkins.

Release date: March 25, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Absentee ballot date reminders for Primary Election on June 4, 2024 coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants to educate voters on important absentee...

NEWS RELEASE Release date: March 19, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Auditor, Kerri Tompkins, and her staff have released the notice to property taxpayers today. “House File 718 was passed on May 4, 2023 via Iowa legislators to keep property owners...

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is accepting nomination papers from candidates for partisan county offices for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election. The results of the Primary Election will determine the candidates for the Democratic, Libertarian and Republican parties for offices in the November General Election. The filing period ends at 5:00 pm Friday March 22, 2024.

Release date: December 18, 2023 – release immediately Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Candidate Guide is Available the June 4, 2024 Primary Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced today the Candidate Guide ( https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf...

NOW AVAILABLE AS A ONE-HOUR VIRTUAL COURSE Since the 1970s, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) has conducted training workshops for township trustees and clerks to help them better understand their roles and responsibilities and how to deliver...

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the Recount Board Report has been received as of today, Friday, December 1, 2023. The re-canvass is scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. and will take place in the Scott County Board of Supervisor Room at the Scott County Administration Building, 600 W 4 Street in Davenport.

Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election Audit of the ballots cast at BG of Scott County, Blue Grass Public Safety Building, in the recent City School election confirmed the results from election night.

2023 City School Election voter turnout information.

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters they can begin casting their ballot today at the Scott County Auditor’s Office on the first floor. In addition, there will be other early voting opportunities before the November 7, 2023 Election Day.