Election season in Iowa has officially started. Early and absentee voting began Wednesday, Oct. 15, for the 2025 city and school elections. Election Day is Nov. 4. More: Everything to know about Des Moines metro school board,

Early and absentee voting in Iowa began Wednesday, Oct. 15. This year, voters can weigh in on city and school elections. Election Day is Nov. 4.

Four candidates are running for three seats on the Ankeny school board: incumbent Joy Burk and challengers Roxanne Petersen, Julian Rachu and Jeff Schumacher.

Iowa's congressional races are already drawing national attention — and money. New fundraising reports show Republican incumbents maintaining a cash advantage but facing strong challenges from well-funded Democrats.

Pate said the Secretary of State’s office has confirmed the messages are not authentic. He called for Iowans who have received the messages to immediately report them to his office, as well as local law enforcement and their local county auditor’s office, and to “remain vigilant about messages claiming to be from officials or candidates.”

Highlights from recently filed campaign fundraising reports for Iowa's candidates in the state's 2026 U.S. Senate election

Early and absentee voting for city council and school boards in Iowa begins Oct. 15. What else you need to know about voting in our complete guide.

National Republicans have selected Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann to Chair the Republican National Committee's Presidential Nominating Process.“I’m honored that

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging voters to stay vigilant as early voting began Thursday across the state. His warning comes after reports of at least three fraudulent text messages targeting Iowa voters.

Early voting kicked off Wednesday for 2025 city council and school board elections. While Iowans can stop at their polling place to vote early in person, it’s important to note that absentee ballot request must be submitted 15 days before the election,

Primary elections for city council seats and a mayoral race are being held in Burlington and Davenport on Tuesday.

Iowa City Community School Board candidates discussed issues surrounding staff safety in schools and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, protocols, at a public forum hosted by the Johnson County League of Women Voters at the Iowa City Senior Center on Wednesday.