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 VotingIn person at Elections Office
From Mon Apr 21, 2025 to Mon Apr 28, 2025
Iowa Local Elections
Iowa Federal and State Elections
Tue Apr 29, 2025 - Iowa State House District 78 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byMon Apr 28, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Email or Fax Ballot by
Mon Apr 28, 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 Apr 28, 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 Apr 28, 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 Apr 29, 2025 12:00PM
Iowa Local Elections
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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