Voting Law in Iowa

The United States is a democracy, meaning we elect our government representatives, such as senators, representatives, governors, and presidents. While you are not required to vote, voting is an important right for citizens in the United States.

Voting is affected by both state and federal law. While laws also cover things like donating money to candidates and who can run for election, these pages focus only on voting.

Many resources exist that can help you navigate the voting process. The following pages provide introductions to certain laws relating to voting. These pages also link out to laws and to government websites that provide more information on these and other topics.