Iowa’s Primary Election Day has arrived, and we’re here to help you vote.
Iowa voters can cast their ballots for a host of federal, state and local primary races that will determine who can be on the Nov. 3 general election.
Don’t know what’s on your ballot? We’ve gathered the information you need before casting your vote.
From voter registration deadlines to who’s running and why, here’s what Iowa voters should know before they head to the polls.
When is Primary Election Day?
Election day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
What identification do I need to vote?
Registered voters must present a valid form of identification to vote.
Valid forms of identification include:
Am I registered to vote?
If you missed the deadline to register in advance, you can register to vote at your polling location on Election Day.
A driver’s license with your current address can satisfy both the requirement for photo ID and for proof of residence. Otherwise, these items, provided they are less than 45 days old, can serve as proof of residence:
To register you must meet the following requirements:
You can check your voter registration status by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State’s website, sos.iowa.gov.
Where do I vote?
Voters can find their polling location by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State’s website and entering their ZIP code and address.
What if I see problems at the polls?
The Register will be monitoring voting throughout the day and evening. If you experience any difficulty at the polls, reach out to Reader’s Watchdog columnist Lee Rood at lrood@dmreg.com or (515) 778-6670.
Where can I find election results?
The Des Moines Register will provide real-time updates on statewide and metro area races. When the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, you can find results on our website.
The state and many counties will also provide election results online.
Who’s on my ballot?
The Register has offered a comprehensive election guide, which details who the candidates are in each race along with the candidates’ biographical information and their positions on key topics.
Here are the contested primary races around metro Des Moines:
US Senate
Democratic primary
Republican primary
1st Congressional District
Democratic primary
Republican primary
2nd Congressional District
Democratic primary
Republican primary
4th Congressional District
Democratic primary
Iowa governor
Republican primary
Auditor of state
Republican primary
State Representative District 33
Democratic primary
State Representative District 37
Republican primary
State Representative District 43
Republican primary
State Representative District 45
Republican primary
State Representative District 46
Democratic primary
State Representative District 47
Democratic primary
Republican primary
State Representative District 48
Democratic primary
State Representative District 51
Republican primary
State Senator District 11
Republican primary
State Senator District 17
Democratic primary
State Senator District 19
Republican primary
State Senator District 23
Republican primary
Polk County Supervisor, 1st District
Democratic primary
Polk County Supervisor, 4th District
Democratic primary
Dallas County Supervisor, 1st District
Republican primary
Dallas County Supervisor, 3rd District
Democratic primary
Dallas County Supervisor, 4th District
Republican primary
Dallas County Supervisor, 5th District
Republican primary
Des Moines Register reporter Cooper Worth contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Who’s on the ballot, and how to vote in Iowa for the 2026 primary
Reporting by Mike Trautmann, Lucia Cheng and Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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