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 Jan 28, 2025 - Iowa Senate District 35 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Submitted by
    Mon Jan 13, 2025 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue Jan 14, 2025 to Tue Jan 28, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by
    Mon Jan 13, 2025 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Jan 27, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by
    Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Wed Jan 8, 2025 to Mon Jan 27, 2025

Iowa Local Elections

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

Iowa Federal and State Elections

Tue Jan 28, 2025 - Iowa Senate District 35 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Submitted by
Mon Jan 27, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
    Mon Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 28, 2025 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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