Election day is Nov. 5
Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 18
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 18
In person: Oct. 25
Absentee ballot deadlines
Request: Oct. 25
Return by mail: Received by Nov. 5 by 8:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. MT
Return in person: Nov. 5 by 8:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. MT
Early voting
Oct. 7 - Nov. 5, dates and hours may vary based on where you live
Additional information
The deadline to return a voter registration form with an early voting ballot in person is Election Day.
Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 18
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 18
In person: Oct. 25
Oct. 25 Deadline to request ballot (received by)
Nov. 5 Deadline to return ballot by mail (received by)
Nov. 5 Deadline to return ballot in person
Nebraska mails an absentee ballot application to every registered voter. Fill out the application completely.
Applications must be physically signed. You can take a picture or scan your request and email it to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible.
Nov. 5 General Election
The polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Central Time Zone and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Mountain Time Zone.
What are my voting options if I'm a member of the armed forces or overseas?
Click here to learn how to vote if you are a member of the armed forces or are otherwise overseas.
Election day is Nov. 5
Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 21
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 21
In person: Oct. 16 - Oct. 21 during early voting; Nov. 5 during General Election polling hours
Absentee ballot deadlines
Request: Oct. 21 by 5:00 p.m.
Return by mail: Received by Nov. 5
Return in person: Nov. 5 by close of polls
Early voting
Oct. 16 - Nov. 4, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live
Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 21
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 21
In person: Oct. 16 - Nov. 5
Iowa will mail an absentee ballot application to every active registered voter.
Fill out the application completely.
Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024.
When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.
Tue, Oct. 16: Early Voting Begins
The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. statewide.
What are my voting options if I'm a member of the armed forces or overseas?
Click here to learn how to vote if you are a member of the armed forces or are otherwise overseas.
