The Office of the Iowa Secretary of State coordinates and supervises elections throughout Iowa. Acting as the State Commissioner of elections, this office supervises the 99 Iowa County Auditors in the administration of our election laws and administrative rules. 

Candidates for all statewide, federal, legislative, and certain judicial offices will file their nomination petitions with this office.

Find information about voting, absentee voting, registration, UOCAVA, filing as a candidate, and much more here on our website.

What can we help you with?

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Am I Registered to Vote?

Enter your residential information to verify if your registration is current or needs to be updated.
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Find My Precinct/Polling Place

Search your information to find your precinct/polling place today!
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Voter Registration

Find information about registering to vote in Iowa!
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Election Day

Your go-to for information regarding Election Day in Iowa!
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Absentee Voting

Can't make it to the polls on Election Day? Find information about voting absentee here!
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Elections Accessibility

We strive to make voting accessible for ALL Iowans! Find out more here!
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Voting as a College Student

Not sure how to vote outside of your hometown? Visit this page for more information!
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Candidates

Find filing information and forms for your candidacy here!
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Elections and Voting FAQ's

Find all of the most frequently asked questions about elections and voting here! 

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Schools and Cities

Find information about city and school elections here!
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Military personnel

Military and Overseas Civilian Voters

Find more information about how to vote while overseas!
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County Auditor List

Find your Auditor and their contact information here!
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Voter Hotline

Greetings Fellow Iowans:

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Voter Registration Commission

Pursuant to Iowa Code 47.8, the Voter Registration Commission is responsible for the preservation, maintenan

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General Questions

Who is my county auditor?

Select the County Auditor List (above) on the Elections & Voting main page.

How can I confirm/update my voter registration?

You can fill out a new voter registration form and mail it to your county auditor and they will update your registration.

Was my absentee ballot received?

Use our Absentee Ballot Tracker under the Elections tab at the top of the page to track your ballot!

Do I need to bring my ID with me to vote?

Yes. Find this and more Voter ID FAQ's in the Elections & Voting FAQ page listed above.