Iowa Voting Information

Registration Deadline

October 24 (online, received by mail, or in person by 5pm) or can register and vote at once October 23-November 3. Check your registration.

Election-Day Registration

YES (register and vote November 3 or register and vote absentee ballot October 24 - November 2)

Request Mail Ballot & Deadline

All Iowa voters will be mailed an absentee ballot request form. If you don’t receive one, you can Request a Ballot here. Mail request form to your County Auditor. Request must be Received by October 24 @ 5pm.

Early Voting Dates

October 5 - November 2 (times vary)

Early Voting Locations

Deliver your ballot to County Auditor (some may have drop boxes in front)

Mailed Ballots Deadline

Postmarked by November 3 and received by Nov. 10 @ 12pm or cast ballot in person at county auditor’s office October 5 - November 2. You may not cast an absentee ballot at the Auditor’s office on election day. Here are the Rules.

Election Day Vote In Person

November 3, 7am - 9pm

Election Day Polling Places

Look Up Polling Place

Photo ID Required

Photo ID Required (if no ID, you have a few options: 1) another registered voter in your precinct can attest to your identity, 2) prove identity and residence with Election Day Registration documents, or 3) cast provisional ballot and provide ID to County Auditor by Nov. 9)

Additional Information

Iowa Democratic Party Voter Info

How to Vote in Iowa