Official Rules

Voting Rules in Iowa

Source: sos.iowa.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Non-Strict Non-Photo ID

ID required to vote; non-photo ID accepted. Voters without ID may sign a sworn statement.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
No Excuse Required

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot. Request deadline is 15 days before the election.

Early Voting
Available

Early in-person voting (satellite absentee) available 29 days before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
15 Days Before Election Day

Voter registration must be completed by October 19, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
No

Registration deadline is 15 days before Election Day.

Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

2026 Elections

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · sos.iowa.gov
Calendar

Upcoming Election Dates

Source: sos.iowa.gov — Election Calendar
Jun2
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct19
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 15 days before Election Day
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming
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Get on the Rolls

Register to Vote in Iowa

Source: mymvd.iowadot.gov

Official Iowa Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Iowa resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at mymvd.iowadot.gov →
Deadline: 15 days before Election Day
Online: Yes — mymvd.iowadot.gov/Account/Login
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Not available
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required