Voter info
Get ready to vote
Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
Find your state
Enter your ZIP code or choose a state.
Nov 3, 2026 general election
Iowa
1 day leftRegister onlineMon, Oct 19, 2026
1 day leftRegister by mailMon, Oct 19, 2026
1 day leftRegister in personMon, Oct 19, 2026
1 day leftRequest absentee ballotMon, Oct 19, 2026
Voter registration
Online
Mon, Oct 19, 2026Upcoming
By mail
Rule: postmarked
Mon, Oct 19, 2026Upcoming
In person
Mon, Oct 19, 2026Upcoming
Election Day registration available
Same-day registration
Yes — During in-person absentee period and on Election Day
Early voting
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 – Mon, Nov 2, 2026in-person absentee; ends 5pm Nov 2
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received by 5pm · no excuse required
Mon, Oct 19, 2026Upcoming
Return deadline
Rule: received by 8pm
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Upcoming
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Iowa election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.