Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Iowa
Use this site to vote absentee if you are
- a U.S. citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- absent from your voting residence.
The absentee voting process applies to you if you are
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine absent from your voting residence.
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine.
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the country.
STEP 1
Register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
STEP 2
Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives.
Didn't receive your ballot?
Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Primary June 2, 2026 |
Received by May 18, 2026
|
Request Email/Online or Fax Ballot: Received by June 1, 2026
Request Mail Ballot: Received by June 1, 2026
|
Return by Mail: Postmarked by* June 1, 2026
Return by Online: Received by 8 PM, June 2, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
Received by October 19, 2026
|
Request Email/Online or Fax Ballot: Received by November 2, 2026
Request Mail Ballot: Received by November 2, 2026
|
Return by Mail: Postmarked by* November 2, 2026
Return by Online: Received by 8 PM, November 3, 2026
|
*Ballot Return: Ballots must still be received by noon on the 6th day after the election.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
