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
Tue Aug 26, 2025 - Iowa State Senate District 1 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Submitted by
Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:00PM - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Aug 12, 2025 to Tue Aug 26, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
Mon Aug 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by
Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:00PM - In the Election Office by
Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:00PM - Received by
Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Wed Aug 6, 2025 to Mon Aug 25, 2025
Includes section of Woodbury County, most of Sioux City and Lawton.
Iowa Local Elections
Iowa Federal and State Elections
Tue Aug 26, 2025 - Iowa State Senate District 1 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byMon Aug 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
Mon Aug 25, 2025 - Request for Postal Ballot by
While the deadline is the day before Election Day, please allow sufficient time to have a ballot mailed to you
Mon Aug 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Postmarked by
Ballot must be received by commissioner of elections by 12:00 PM the Monday following Election Day.
Mon Aug 25, 2025 - Email or Fax by
Only active duty military stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories or overseas civilians in imminent danger pay areas may return their ballots by email or fax.
Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:00PM
Includes section of Woodbury County, most of Sioux City and Lawton.
Iowa Local Elections
Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.
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