Voting Information Resources

Find Information on Voting in Iowa

Voter Ready Iowa

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Visit Voter Ready Iowa for basic information on registering to vote and voting in Iowa. Visit Voter Ready Iowa if you want a website that’s easy to navigate and focuses only on voting information. Voter Ready Iowa is provided by the Iowa Secretary of State.

Iowa Secretary of State Elections & Voting Page

If the information you need about voting in Iowa isn’t covered on Voter Ready Iowa, visit the Iowa Secretary of State's Elections and Voting page. Most of the information here is also available on Voter Ready Iowa, but this is a helpful website if you can't find what you need there.

Voting Rights Restored

A 2020 Executive Order from Governor Kim Reynolds restored voting rights for many people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentences. The Voting Rights Restored website helps people with felony convictions understand their rights.

Iowa County Auditor List

Your County Auditor is in charge of voting in your county. Whether you need help registering or want to see a sample ballot or candidate list before voting, your County Auditor can help. To find information on your county auditor, visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s County Auditor List.

 

Military and Overseas Civilian Voters

The Iowa Secretary of State provides information on voting for members of the military and overseas U.S. citizen civilian voters.

Election Laws of Iowa

Each year, the Iowa Legislative Services Agency publishes Election Laws of Iowa. This document includes relevant sections of the Iowa Constitution and the Iowa Code. The laws you will find in Election Laws of Iowa go beyond voting to cover election law more generally.

Find Information on Voting from the U.S. Government

Need information beyond Iowa? The U.S. government websites below can connect you with voting resources nationally and in other states.

Vote.gov

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Vote.gov is a U.S. government resource that provides information on voting. 

U.S. Department of Justice Voting and Elections Page

The U.S. Department of Justice's Voting and Elections page contains information on voting rights and links out to state election resources, among other topics.

Federal Voting Assistance Program

Voting help from the U.S. government for members of the military, their families, and overseas citizens.


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Voting Law in Iowa 

Disclaimer

The information in the People's Law Library is for informational purposes only. Nothing on this website is legal advice. The law is complicated and many aspects of the law change regularly. Consider reaching out to a lawyer. More information about how to find a lawyer, including free and low-cost options, is available on the Finding a Lawyer page.