Out of state students at Iowa State represent 46% of the student population and with at least one Cyclone from all 50 states, according to 2023 enrollment data. With election day 27 days away, here’s a quick guide on early voting and registration in each swing state.
Iowa residents can read the Daily’s guide for in state voters. To view resources for all states, visit the United States Election Assistance Commission website and vote.gov.
Nebraska’s second Congressional district
The deadline to register to vote in Nebraska is Oct. 18. Voters can register online or in person at their county election office or the DMV.
To register to vote in Nebraska, individuals must be 18 by election day. Voters must live in Nebraska and their registering county; moving to a different county requires re-registration. U.S. citizenship is also required.
To vote absentee in Nebraska, voters must send a form by mail, fax or email to the county election official. Include an ID number or attach a copy of a photo ID.
Applications must be received by 6 p.m. Oct. 25. The ballot must arrive at the county election office by the close of polls on election day.
Visit the Nebraska Secretary of State’s FAQs for more information.
Michigan
The deadline to register to vote online in Michigan is Oct. 21, but in-person registration is available until election day. The Michigan Secretary of State’s website offers specific information for student voters.
To register to vote in Michigan, individuals must be state residents, U.S. citizens and 18 years old by election day.
Registered voters in Michigan can vote early in person and by mail with an absentee ballot. Early in-person voting is open from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3.
Michigan accepts online applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. Nov. 1. To allow enough time to receive and return the ballot, it’s recommended to apply by at least Oct. 21.
For more information, check out the Michigan Secretary of State’s website.
Wisconsin
The deadline in Wisconsin to register to vote online and by mail is Oct. 16. Voters may register in person until 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and at their polling place on election day.
In Wisconsin, voters must be 18 on election day; U.S. citizenship is required, but proof is optional. Voters must live at their current address for 28 days before the election.
Any registered voter in Wisconsin can request an absentee ballot online by 5 p.m. Oct. 31. A witness must verify the completed ballot, with both the voter and witness signing the envelope. It’s recommended to mail the ballot at least seven days before election day.
My Vote Wisconsin offers more information, including voter-specific information, like ballot details and tracking.
Arizona
The deadline to register to vote in Arizona passed Monday.
Registered Arizona voters have two options for early voting. They can join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) online or by mail. Voters on the AEVL will automatically be sent a mail-in for all eligible elections.
There is no deadline to join the AEVL, but Arizona voters must sign up by Oct. 25 to get a mail-in ballot in time for election day.
Arizona voters can also make a one-time request for an early ballot online, by submitting a written request form or contacting the county recorder by phone or email.
The United States Postal Service recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before election day.
For more information, call 1-877-THE-VOTE, email [email protected] or visit arizona.vote.
Nevada
The deadline to register to vote in Nevada depends on the voting method. Anyone registering to vote online on or after Oct. 22 can only vote in person and must present a Nevada driver’s license, Nevada ID or tribal ID. In-person registration is available until election day.
To register to vote, update or check existing voter registration, visit the Nevada Secretary of State website to view that information.
All registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot but can opt out if they wish to vote in person by mailing or delivering a form. Nevada voters can also vote early in person.
For more information, visit the Nevada Secretary of State’s website.
Georgia
The voter registration deadline in Georgia passed Monday.
To vote by absentee ballot in Georgia, apply online, by email, mail, fax or in person. Absentee ballots can be requested before Oct. 25. Requesting and returning the ballot early is essential for mailing and processing. The county election office must receive all absentee ballots by election day.
For more information, visit georgia.gov/voting.
North Carolina
The registration deadline to vote in North Carolina is 5 p.m. Oct. 11, but people may also register during early in-person voting from Oct. 17 to 3 p.m. Nov. 2.
North Carolina voters can register online, by mail or in person at the DMV. For more information about registering as a college student, click here. To register to vote in North Carolina, individuals must be U.S. citizens and live in the county where they register for at least 30 days before election day.
Any registered voter can apply online or by mail to receive an absentee ballot and may do so until Oct. 29. The county board of elections must receive the ballot by 7:30 p.m. on election day, so be sure to mail it with plenty of time.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections website has additional voter resources.
Pennsylvania
The voter registration deadline for Pennsylvania is Oct 21. Voters can register online, by mail or in person at the Pennsylvania DOT or county elections office.
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, individuals must do so 15 days before the election, be U.S. citizens for at least one month, be residents of their district for 30 days and be at least 18 by election day.
Pennsylvania offers mail-in ballots, which can be requested online or by mail. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and returned by 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Voters can now request to be added to the annual mail-in ballot list, receiving an application each year to renew the request. Once approved, ballots will be sent automatically for the rest of the year without applying for each election.
To learn more about voting in Pennsylvania, visit the official website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
