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 Apr 29, 2025 - Iowa State House District 78 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Submitted by
    Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue Apr 15, 2025 to Tue Apr 29, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Request for Postal Ballot by
    Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Apr 28, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by
    Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Mon Apr 21, 2025 to Mon Apr 28, 2025

Iowa Local Elections

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

What's On My Ballot

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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