(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate encourages Iowans to ensure they are registered to vote at their current residence. September is National Voter Registration Month, and with the November 8 general election approaching, this is an ideal time for eligible Iowans to register for the first time or update their registration to ensure their current information. Tuesday, September 20, is National Voter Registration Day.
Pate says voters have various options online, through the mail, at many government agency offices, and at the polls before they cast their ballot.
2022 marks the 20th year since the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established September as National Voter Registration Month. Established in 2002, it is a non-partisan means of encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness about state requirements and deadlines for voting.
Approximately 90 percent of eligible Iowans are registered to vote, and Iowa is consistently one of the top 10 states in the nation for voter registration and participation. You must be at least 17 years old to register to vote in Iowa. The deadline to pre-register before November’s general election is Monday, October 24.
To check your voter registration status, register to vote, or update your information, visit VoterReady.Iowa.gov.
