Iowa

Iowa voter registration deadlines

• In Person: 15 days before Election Day. You can also register to vote in-person during early vote or on Election Day.
• By Mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day.
• Online: 15 days before Election Day.
• Election Day Registration: You can register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. You should bring valid photo ID and, if the ID does not list your current address, also proof of residence. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.

Iowa voter registration rules

To register to vote in Iowa, you must:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be a resident of Iowa
• Be at least 17 years old (you can vote in the primary election if you will be 18 by the general)
• Not have been convicted of a felony (or have had your rights restored)
• Not currently be judged by a court to be "incompetent to vote"
• Not claim the right to vote in more than one place

Iowa links for voting information

• Check Your Voter Registration
• Register to Vote
• State Election Website
• Local Election Office
• Polling Place Lookup
• Absentee Voting Information
• Early Voting Information
• Voter ID Information
• State Election Code

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