Registration
Same-day registration is available
Available on Election Day. Check the state site for locations and requirements.
Rule source ↗Your 2026 voting guide November 3
Get ready to vote.
Find your deadline, mail-voting rules, and what to bring to the polls.
Choose where you vote
Select the state where you're registered.
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Voting in Iowa.
Pre-registration closes
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The October 19 pre-registration deadline is 5 p.m. Iowa also offers Election Day registration with the required proof of identity and residence.
Voting by mail
No excuse needed
Mail voting is available without stating an excuse. Check Iowa's site to see whether a ballot is sent automatically or must be requested, and when to return it.
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At the polls
Bring accepted identification
Check Iowa's accepted IDs and options if you do not have one.
Rule source ↗These are statewide rules. Local voting details can vary, so confirm your polling place and plan with the official Iowa election office.