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Election Services Division | Iowa Secretary of State
Lucas Building, 321 East 12th Street, First Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
To vote in Iowa, individuals must be registered to vote, to qualify to register to vote, individuals must be a U.S. citizen, an Iowa resident, and must be ages 17 and older, individuals may vote if they turn 18 on or before election day, individuals must not be convicted felons, or have been judged mentally incompetent to vote by a court or law
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Oversees the administration of election laws and rules, ensuring the integrity of elections across the state. The office collaborates with all 99 county auditors and local election officials, manages the statewide voter registration system, trains election officials, and provides voter registration and education services. It facilitates the filing of nomination petitions for candidates seeking statewide, federal, legislative, and certain judicial offices. Additionally, the office supports absentee voting by arranging participation for eligible voters who are unable to appear at polling locations due to illness, military service, or other circumstances.
03/23/2026
United Way of the Midlands
Iowa Secretary of State
Oversees business filings, notary commissions, the administration of Iowa's election laws and administrative rules, and preserves original documents, such as the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the Acts of the General Assembly.