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IMPORTANT VOTER UPDATES
Iowa voters face new obstacles at every turn. Protecting your vote starts with understanding the threats against it. We’re tracking each one so you can be prepared — and push back. New Updates: AUGUST 2026
Voter Protection Issues
Check Your Voter Registration
The Secretary of State’s office is doing a review of the voter rolls using various databases which might have errors. It is important to check your voter registration status.
- If your status says active: you don’t need to take any action
- If your status says inactive: you don’t need to re-register as long as you vote in 2026.
- If your status says pending, incomplete, or unconfirmed: you should contact your county auditor’s office and find out what you need to do to change your status to active.
Protecting the Vote
Election officials, voting rights groups, and others are working to make sure elections proceed safely and fairly. Iowa Democrats are also building a system for reporting and responding to problems at the polls.
Here are some things you can do to protect the vote:
- Call the Iowa Voter Protection Hotline if you see any problems: 515-207-9455
- Learn about voting in Iowa and share what you learn with others
- Be a pollwatcher
Registration and Voting Issues
Voting by Mail: Plan Ahead
In recent years, changes at the U.S. Postal Service have caused mail delays. Even if you have voted by mail before without a problem, plan to allow extra time for your ballot this year.
- If you vote by mail, don’t wait—mail or turn in your Absentee Ballot Request Form and your ballot as early as possible
- Even better, if you can, vote early in person
NEW Iowa Voter Registration Form | July 1, 2026
Iowa has a new form for registering to vote. The old form will no longer be accepted.
Are you registered to vote?
Find out here.
Have you moved or changed your legal name since the last time you registered?
If so, you will need to re-register with your new address or your new name.
Need to register? deadline Oct 19
Download the new form here.
– or – Register online here.
Questions about voting in Iowa? Call the Statewide Voter Hotline: 515-207-9455
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