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 Nov 5, 2024 - Iowa General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Submitted by
    Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue Oct 22, 2024 to Tue Nov 5, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by
    Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Nov 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by

    Authorized person is the person chosen by the voter to deliver the voter's Absentee Ballot.


    Tue Nov 5, 2024 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Nov 5, 2024 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Nov 5, 2024 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed Oct 16, 2024 to Mon Nov 4, 2024

Iowa Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

Iowa Federal and State Elections

Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Iowa General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Submitted by
Mon Nov 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
    Mon Nov 4, 2024
  • 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 Nov 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by

    Ballot must be received by commissioner of elections by 12:00 PM the Monday following Election Day.


    Mon Nov 4, 2024
  • 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 Nov 5, 2024 8:00PM

Iowa Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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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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