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To be eligible to vote, you must be:

  • A citizen of the United States
  • A resident of Iowa
  • At least 18 years old on Election Day
    NOTE: You may vote in a primary election if you are 17 years old as long as you will be 18 years old on or before the corresponding regular election.
  • Not convicted of a felony (and if you have, you must have had your voting rights restored)
  • Not currently been judged by a court as incompetent to vote
  • Not voting in any other place

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

Iowans with a felony conviction can regain their voting eligibility once they have fulfilled all requirements related to their confinement, parole, probation, or any other form of supervised release. Individuals with any felony conviction, regardless of the specific crime, can apply to the Governor for restoration. Being current on fines, fees, or restitution payments or being enrolled in a payment plan is not a requirement to exercise your right to vote, although it is essential to fulfill these obligations. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights in Iowa. If you have received a restoration of rights, you must register to vote at your current residential address. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

A residence for voting purposes is where the voter's home is located. Businesses or any other non-residential property may be used for voter registration purposes if that place is a primary, nighttime residence for the voter. People experiencing homelessness are residents of the place where they usually sleep. They may describe their place of residence on the voter registration form.  

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