2021 Election Law Changes for Iowa Voters
October 8, 2021
View a list of important changes to Iowa election law passed by the 2021 Iowa legislature. These changes are effective immediately.Do absentee ballots even get counted?
Yes. There is a myth that absentee ballots only get counted if the election is close, however, this is not true. Under Iowa law, every ballot must be counted.
Do I need to show ID to vote?
Beginning January 1, 2019, Iowa voters will be required to show a driver’s license, non-driver’s ID, passport, military ID, veterans ID, Tribal ID, or Voter ID Card at the polls before they vote. Pre-registered voters without an ID may cast a provisional ballot. Election Day registrants without an ID may cast a provisional ballot or have another registered voter attest to their identity.
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