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

Mon Jan 15, 2024 - Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus

Voter Registration Deadline

None on Record

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

None on Record

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

None on Record

Early Voting Available

None on Record

Tue Mar 5, 2024 - Iowa Democratic Presidential Caucus

Voter Registration Deadline

-

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:00PM CST

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked by
Tue Mar 5, 2024

Early Voting Available

None on Record

The Iowa Democratic caucus will be a mail-in caucus.

Go to Iowa 2024 Democratic Caucus for the Presidential Preference Ballot Request Form which may be completed online, or downloaded to complete and send via e-mail or postal mail.
These Ballot Request Forms must be received by February 19, 2024.

Ballots will be mailed to participants beginning January 12, 2024.
Completed ballots must be postmarked by March 5, 2024 to be counted in the Iowa Democratic Presidential Caucus.

Iowans with questions or who wish to ask for a request form by phone can call a helpline at (515) 216-3893.

Tue Jun 4, 2024 - Iowa State Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Mon May 20, 2024 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Mon May 20, 2024 to Tue Jun 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by
    Mon May 20, 2024 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Jun 3, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by
    Tue Jun 4, 2024 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Jun 4, 2024 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Jun 4, 2024 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed May 15, 2024 to Mon Jun 3, 2024

Iowa Local Elections

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

Iowa Federal and State Elections

Mon Jan 15, 2024 - Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus

Voter Registration Deadline

None on Record

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

None on Record

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

None on Record

Tue Mar 5, 2024 - Iowa Democratic Presidential Caucus

Voter Registration Deadline

Overseas:

Contact Local Election Office

Must be registered by Feb 19, 2024


Military:

Received by

Must be registered by Feb 19, 2024


Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:00PM

Military:

Received by
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

Postmarked by
Tue Mar 5, 2024

Military:

Postmarked by
Tue Mar 5, 2024 5:00PM CST

Tue Jun 4, 2024 - Iowa State Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

Mon Jun 3, 2024 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Email or Fax by
    Mon Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 4, 2024 8:00PM

Iowa Local Elections

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

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