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 Dec 9, 2025 - Iowa State House District 7 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Received by
    Mon Nov 24, 2025 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue Nov 25, 2025 8:00PM UTC to Tue Dec 9, 2025 8:00PM UTC

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by

    Received by written request


    Mon Nov 24, 2025 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Dec 8, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by

    Ballot return must be within 72 hours of receiving from voter.


    Tue Dec 9, 2025 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Dec 9, 2025 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Dec 9, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed Nov 19, 2025 5:00PM UTC to Mon Dec 8, 2025 5:00PM UTC

Tue Dec 30, 2025 - Iowa State Senate District 16 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Received by
    Mon Dec 15, 2025 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue Dec 16, 2025 8:00PM UTC to Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:00PM UTC

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by

    Received by written request.


    Mon Dec 15, 2025 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Dec 29, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by

    Ballot return must be within 72 hours of receiving from voter.


    Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed Dec 10, 2025 5:00PM UTC to Mon Dec 29, 2025 5:00PM UTC

Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa Congressional Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Received by
    Mon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue May 19, 2026 8:00PM UTC to Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM UTC

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by

    Received by written request.


    Mon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed May 13, 2026 5:00PM UTC to Mon Jun 1, 2026 5:00PM UTC

Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa Gubernatorial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Received by
    Mon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue May 19, 2026 8:00PM UTC to Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM UTC

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by

    Received by written request.


    Mon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed May 13, 2026 5:00PM UTC to Mon Jun 1, 2026 5:00PM UTC

Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa State and Judicial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Received by
    Mon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue May 19, 2026 8:00PM UTC to Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM UTC

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by

    Received by written request.


    Mon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed May 13, 2026 5:00PM UTC to Mon Jun 1, 2026 5:00PM UTC

Iowa Local Elections

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

Iowa Federal and State Elections

Tue Dec 9, 2025 - Iowa State House District 7 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Submitted by
Mon Dec 8, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
    Mon Dec 8, 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 Dec 8, 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 Dec 8, 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 Dec 9, 2025 8:00PM

Tue Dec 30, 2025 - Iowa State Senate District 16 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Submitted by
Mon Dec 29, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
    Mon Dec 29, 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 Dec 29, 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 Dec 29, 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 Dec 30, 2025 8:00PM

Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa Congressional Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Submitted by
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
    Mon Jun 1, 2026
  • 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 Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by

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


    Mon Jun 1, 2026
  • 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 Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM

Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa Gubernatorial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Submitted by
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
    Mon Jun 1, 2026
  • 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 Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by

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


    Mon Jun 1, 2026
  • 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 Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM

Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa State and Judicial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Submitted by
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
    Mon Jun 1, 2026
  • 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 Jun 1, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by

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


    Mon Jun 1, 2026
  • 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 Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM

Iowa Local Elections

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

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