Iowa

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and Governor

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How to vote in Iowa

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Pre-registration deadline 5:00 p.m. Oct 19 (mailed forms postmarked by Oct 19 are timely). Election-day registration is available with ID and proof of residence. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Early in-person absentee voting Oct 14–Nov 2. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Mailed absentee ballot requests had to be received by your county auditor by 5:00 p.m. Oct 19; ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Bring an Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID, U.S. passport, military/veteran ID, signed Iowa voter ID card, or qualifying tribal ID. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 99 Iowa counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (open seat)

Ashley Hinson (R) vs. Josh Turek (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (open seat)

Zach Lahn (R) vs. Rob Sand (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Iowa's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Ashley HinsonRepublicanJosh TurekDemocraticThomas LaehnLibertarian

Governor

Zach LahnRepublicanRob SandDemocratic

Local and district races: every Iowa county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Iowa.

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