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How can I vote in Iowa?

In-person voting

Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day. Same-day voter registration is available in-person on Election Day.

Find your polling place

Mail-in voting

Request your ballot online before OCTOBER 21 and be sure to return it before Election Day.

Request your ballot

Early voting

Vote early in Iowa between OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 4. Same-day voter registration is available in-person during early voting and on Election Day.

Find your early voting location

Are you ready for it?

If you are not yet registered to vote, don't fret! Same-day registration is available in-person during early voting, now through November 4, and on Election Day, November 5.

Find your polling location

Frequently asked questions

Who can register to vote in Iowa?

To register to vote in Iowa, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Live in Iowa and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election
  • Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
  • Not be a convicted felon (unless your voting rights have been restored)
  • Not be judged mentally incompetent to vote by a court

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Yes, Iowa does offer same-day voter registration

What are the voter registration deadlines?

  • To register to vote online or by mail, the deadline is October 21, 2024.
  • Iowa also offers same-day voter registration in-person during early voting and on Election Day, November 5. Visit a polling location to register.

What do I need to bring to vote?

Election officials are required to ask voters registered in the county to show one of the valid forms of identification:

  • Iowa driver’s license (not expired more than 90 days)
  • Iowa non-operator ID (not expired more than 90 days) 
  • U.S. passport (not expired)
  • U.S. military ID or veteran ID (not expired) 
  • Iowa voter identification card (must be signed) 
  • Tribal ID card/document (must be signed, with photo, not expired)

How can I vote from overseas or in the military?