Iowa Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Iowa Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Iowa elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Iowa elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Iowa.

Iowa Federal and State Elections

There are currently no upcoming state or federal elections identified for this state.

Iowa Local Elections

Tue Oct 10, 2023 - Iowa Municipal Primary Elections

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Mon Sep 25, 2023
  • Election Day Registration & Voting
    Tue Oct 10, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon Sep 25, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:00PM CDT

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed Sep 20, 2023 to Mon Oct 9, 2023

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Des Moines General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Mon Oct 23, 2023
  • Election Day Registration & Voting
    Tue Nov 7, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:00PM CDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM CST

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed Oct 18, 2023 to Mon Nov 6, 2023

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Iowa Municipal & School Board General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Mon Oct 23, 2023
  • Election Day Registration & Voting
    Tue Nov 7, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:00PM CDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM CST

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed Oct 18, 2023 to Mon Nov 6, 2023

Iowa Federal and State Elections

There are currently no upcoming state or federal elections identified for this state.

Iowa Local Elections

Tue Oct 10, 2023 - Iowa Municipal Primary Elections

Voter Registration Deadline

No Deadline

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Email or Fax by
Mon Oct 9, 2023 5:00PM CDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:00PM CDT

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Des Moines General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

No Deadline

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Mon Nov 6, 2023
  • Post Received by
    Fri Nov 3, 2023 5:00PM CDT
  • Email or Fax by
    Mon Nov 6, 2023 5:00PM CST

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Iowa Municipal & School Board General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

No Deadline

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Mon Nov 6, 2023
  • Post Received by
    Fri Nov 3, 2023 5:00PM CDT
  • Email or Fax by
    Mon Nov 6, 2023 5:00PM CST

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023

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