Be #VoterReady for Iowa’s November 3rd general election by following these simple steps.
The first step is registering to vote. You can do this online, through the mail, or at the polls on Election Day.
Second, choose which option you prefer for voting: absentee or at the polls. Iowa voters can begin requesting absentee ballots on Monday, July 6th. However, county auditors cannot mail ballots until Monday, October 5th.
Polls will be open on November 3rd from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Click here to find your polling place .
Remember to bring your ID!
The last step is just as easy – cast your ballot!
Precinct election officials are required to ask voters registered in the county to show one of the valid forms of identification:
An Iowa Voter Identification Card is provided automatically by the county auditor to each voter who does not have either an Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID. If you have a question about the Iowa Voter Identification Card, or if you need to request a replacement, contact your county auditor.
A voter without one of the above forms of ID may have the voter’s identity attested to by another registered voter in the precinct or may prove identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents.
Thursday, April 23rd – First Day of Absentee Voting by mail for the Primary Election
Monday, May 4th – First Day of In-Person Absentee Voting for the Primary Election
Monday, May 18th – Worry Free Postmark Date for Voter Registrations
Friday, May 22nd – Deadline to request an Absentee Ballot by mail;
Pre-registration Deadline for the Primary Election
Monday, June 1st – Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline
Last day to request and cast an absentee ballot in person in the auditor’s office.
Tuesday, June 2nd – Primary Election Day
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Absentee ballots may be delivered to the county auditor until 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8th – Special County, City, School and Community College Election Day
Monday, October 5th– First Day of Absentee Voting for the General Election
Monday, October 19th– Worry-Free Postmark Date for the General Election
Saturday, October 24th– Pre-registration Deadline for the General Election
November 2nd – Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline for the General Election
November 3rd – General Election Day
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Absentee ballots may be delivered to the county auditor until 9:00 p.m.
