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 Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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

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 to Mon Jun 1, 2026

Iowa Local Elections

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

Iowa Federal and State Elections

Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa Congressional, State and 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

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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