Early voting starts today.
Vote at your county auditor’s office through November 2.

Election Day Tuesday, November 3.

What’s on the ballot?

On Tuesday, November 3rd, Iowans will elect their candidates for:

  • U.S. Senate
  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • Governor
  • State and Local Office

Enter your address to see every race and candidate on your ballot, including local offices and judges.

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Vote Early Election Day is Tuesday, November 3

Vote early in person: October 14 – November 2

Vote at your county auditor’s office or a satellite early voting site in your county. Hours and locations vary, so check with your auditor before you go. You can register and vote the same day – bring your ID and proof of address.

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Vote by mail

Have a mail ballot? Drop it off at your county auditor’s office. It must arrive by 8 p.m. on Nov 3 – postmarks don’t count.

Still have your absentee ballot on Election Day? Take it to your polling place, turn it in, and vote a regular ballot there.

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Track your ballot

Check the status of your absentee ballot request and returned ballot with the Iowa Secretary of State’s ballot tracker.

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  • What if I’m not registered?

    Iowa allows same-day registration.

    You can walk in, register, and vote in the general election that same day.

  • What do I need to bring?

    Iowa driver’s license, non-operator ID, passport, military ID, or Voter ID card. Don’t have one? You can sign an oath at the polls and still vote.

  • Where do I vote?

    Look up where to vote on Election Day or during early voting.

    Find my location

  • Can I double-check my registration?

    Double-check that your voter registration status is current and your address is right.

    Check my status

Iowa elections are decided by who shows up.

The Iowa Voter Project exists to make sure every Iowan who wants to vote can — without confusion, missed deadlines, or last-minute scrambles. We’re not here to tell you how to vote. We’re here to make sure you can.

  • What if I’m not registered?

    Iowa allows same-day registration.

    You can walk in, register, and vote in the general election that same day.

  • What do I need to bring?

    Iowa driver’s license, non-operator ID, passport, military ID, or Voter ID card. Don’t have one? You can sign an oath at the polls and still vote.

  • Where do I vote?

    Look up where to vote on Election Day or during early voting.

    Find my location

  • Can I double-check my registration?

    Double-check that your voter registration status is current and your address is right.

    Check my status