How to register to vote in Iowa

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for June 2 primary election

Online Register by Monday, May 18
By mail Postmarked by Monday, May 18
In person Register by Tuesday, June 2
Eligible voters can register in person during early voting or on Election Day.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Monday, Oct. 19
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 19
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 3
Eligible voters can register in person during early absentee in-person voting (Oct. 14-Nov. 2) or on Election Day.

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.