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 byMon Sep 25, 2023
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:00PM CDTEarly Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom 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 byMon Oct 23, 2023 5:00PM CDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM CST
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom 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 byMon Oct 23, 2023 5:00PM CDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM CST
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom 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 DeadlineAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Email or Fax byMon Oct 9, 2023 5:00PM CDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Oct 10, 2023 8:00PM CDT
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Des Moines General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
No DeadlineAbsentee 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 byTue Nov 7, 2023
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Iowa Municipal & School Board General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
No DeadlineAbsentee 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 byTue Nov 7, 2023
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