DAVENPORT, Iowa — Iowa voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to vote in the state's 2024 primary elections.
While the day won't be accompanied by as much fanfare as Nov. 5, 2024, the primary election still serves as an important way for Iowans to have a say in who's on the ballot this November.
If you are planning to vote in Iowa, here are ways to register to vote, a guide to checking your voter registration status, a rundown of the races and more ways to get up to speed before you hit the polls.
BOOKMARK THIS LINK: 2024 Iowa primary election results
Who can vote?
In any Iowa election, you must meet the following qualifications in order to vote:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a resident of Iowa.
- Be at least 17 years old – a person who will be 18 on or before the general election can vote in the corresponding primary.
- Not been convicted of a felony unless you have had your rights restored.
- Not currently be judged by a court to be “incompetent to vote.”
- Not vote in more than one place.
In addition, Iowans who want to participate in the primary election must be a member of a political party. In other words, voters must be registered as a Republican, Democrat or Libertarian in order to participate in the June 4 primary.
However, almost anyone can change their party affiliation on Election Day, unless they are a precinct election official.
When are the polls open?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4.
Where do I vote?
Make sure you know your polling place before you head out the door on June 4. Use this tool from the Iowa Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place based on your zip code.
How do I register to vote?
If you are not sure about your voter registration, you can check your status with the Iowa Secretary of State's Office.
Iowans can register to vote online or by sending a voter registration form to their county auditor.
I haven’t registered to vote yet: Can I still vote on June 4?
Yes, Iowa offers same-day voter registration.
Register to vote at your polling place by bringing proof of ID and proof of residence. If your current address is different than what’s listed on your ID, you can bring in a paper or electronic document that was issued in the past 45 days and has your name and current address.
What form of ID do I need?
Valid forms of ID include:
- Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID
- U.S. passport
- U.S. military ID or veteran’s ID
- Tribal ID/document
- Iowa voter ID card
What if I don’t have an ID?
If you are registered to vote but do not have a Voter ID, you will automatically be mailed a Voter ID card for free, according to the Secretary of State.
I forgot to mail my absentee ballot. What do I do?
If you have not mailed your ballot to your county auditor’s office, you can deliver it in person to that office. You cannot cast an absentee ballot at your normal polling place.
The only people who can return a voted absentee ballot other than the voter are:
- an immediate family member
- someone living in the voter's household
- a caretaker
- precinct officials who deliver the ballot to residents at healthcare facilities
In some cases, a "delivery agent" may be approved for voters with disabilities.
Absentee ballots returned in person must be submitted before polls close at 8 p.m. on June 4.
If you mess up on your absentee ballot before turning it in or decide to vote in person, you can simply surrender that ballot at your polling place and vote in person. If you don't turn it in before Election Day, you can also cancel your absentee ballot at your polling place.
Who will be on the Iowa primary ballot?
Republicans and Democrats are vying for their spot on the general election ballot this November in all four U.S. House races for Iowa.
Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks is once again running for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, which includes all Iowa counties in News 8's viewing region. On Tuesday, she will face off against Quad Cities businessman David Pautsch for the Republican nomination. The winner will move on to the Nov. 5 election against the Democratic nominee, Christina Bohanan. She is running unopposed in the June 4 primary.
In the months leading up to the June 4 election, News 8's Jon Diaz spoke with all three candidates on This Week. You can find their interviews in the below videos.
A county-by-county breakdown of contested races in News 8's viewing region can be found at the bottom of the article. Uncontested races (only one person running) are not included.
Note: All candidates had the same amount of time allotted for their interviews. Miller-Meeks' and Pautsch's are split into two parts due to commercial breaks when they aired.
Incumbent Republican Marianette Miller-Meeks
Republican David Pautsch
Democrat Christina Bohannan
County-by-county breakdown of contested races
Scott County
- U.S. Representative - District 1 (Republican)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- David Pautsch
- County Sheriff (Democrat)
- Thomas Gibbs
- Gordon Morse
- County Sheriff (Republican)
- Time Lane
- Chris Laye
- County Board of Supervisors (Republican)
- Ken Beck
- Jeff Bloemker
- Jennifer McAndrew Lane
- Thomas Charles Nelson
- Rita Rawson
- County Auditor (Republican)
- David Mark Nelson
- Kerri Tompkins
Cedar County
- U.S. Representative - District 1 (Republican)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- David Pautsch
- County Board of Supervisors (Republican)
- Bruce Barnhart
- Jon Bell
- Jeff Kaufmann
- Doyle L. Kirk Jr.
- County Auditor (Republican)
- Alicia Gritton
- Jenny Naderman
- Nicolette Welch
- Richard Woods
Jackson County
- U.S. Representative - District 1 (Republican)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- David Pautsch
- County Sheriff (Republican)
- Brent J Kilburg
- Dennis Bud Schroeder
Louisa County
- U.S. Representative - District 1 (Republican)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- David Pautsch
- Board of Supervisors (Republican)
- Kevin Hardin
- Scot Hunt
- Johnathan T. Huston
- Mike Reid
Clinton County
- U.S. Representative - District 1 (Republican)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- David Pautsch
Des Moines County
- U.S. Representative - District 1 (Republican)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- David Pautsch
Muscatine County
- U.S. Representative - District 1 (Republican)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- David Pautsch
- Board of Supervisors - District 3 (Republican)
- Scott Sauer
- Kim Schneider
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