Voting In State
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ACLU warns Iowa voter privacy at risk after Paul Pate shares data with DOJ
Civil liberties advocates and Democratic challenger Ryan Peterman are sounding the alarm over the Iowa Secretary of State’s decision to surrender sensitive voter data to federal authorities.
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First time voting in Iowa? Here’s everything you need to know
If it’s your first time voting in Iowa, here’s what you need to know to make your vote count.
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How Iowa maintains election security, making sure vote counts, step-by-step
From paper ballots to bipartisan hand counts, here’s what Iowa actually does to protect your vote — and how it stacks up against the rest of the country.
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How to vote by mail or vote absentee in Iowa
A step-by-step guide to getting and using an absentee ballot in Iowa in 2026.
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How to vote on Election Day in Iowa
It’s Election Day, and you have done literally nothing to prepare for this. Don’t worry: You can still vote! Here’s how.
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A step-by-step guide on how to register to vote in 2026
Here is a complete guide on how to register to vote in Iowa.
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You have the right to take time off to vote in Iowa
Did you know you are guaranteed, by law, to have time off work to vote in an election in Iowa?
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Iowa voters say clean water is a top issue. Ashley Hinson has voted to limit clean water protections
Iowa voters say clean water is a top priority. As US Rep. Ashley Hinson campaigns for Iowa’s open US Senate seat, her voting record shows a consistent pattern of opposing federal clean water protections. It was billed as a common-sense fix for bureaucratic red tape. When US Rep. Ashley Hinson voted for the PERMIT Act…
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Rob Sand unveils cannabis legalization plan, a potential solution to Iowa’s $1.4 billion budget hole
Iowa faces a serious budget challenge. This 4/20, Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand wants the state to stop sending cannabis tax dollars to Illinois and Minnesota—and instead put it to use for Iowans. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand announced a plan Monday to legalize, tax, and regulate adult-use cannabis in Iowa. Sand framed the…
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Ashley Hinson, Iowa GOP accepted donations from megadonor accused in 2019 sex trafficking sting
Billionaire John W. Childs is back to seeding Republican campaigns with large checks after his 2019 solicitation charges related to a sex trafficking sting were dropped. Records show his deep pockets are helping Iowa’s Congressional delegation as they prepare for the 2026 midterms. [Update: After publication, a reader pointed out that John Childs of Vero…
