Iowa

State Election Information

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  • In-Person: Election Day registration available

    By Mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day or received 10 days before Election Day

    Online: 15 days before Election Day

  • Same-day registration is permitted during early voting and on Election Day.

  • Photo ID requested

    If an ID cannot be presented, or their identity can’t be confirmed by another voter, a provisional ballot may be cast and counted if an ID can be shown before votes are canvassed.

  • Paid

    Per vote411.org: If your work schedule doesn't give you 2 consecutive hours off work while the polls are open, you have the right to take up to three hours off from work to vote. You must make a written request for time off to vote to your employer before election day. Your employer has the right to specify which hours you get to take off. You cannot be penalized and deductions cannot be made from your regular salary or wages on account of this absence

  • Begins: 20 days before election

    Ends: 5:00 PM, day before election

    (Note: Times and locations vary, so check your polling place to see where/when you can cast an early vote)

  • "No-excuse" absentee/mail voting is available.

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