Voter Registration Information

Voter Registration

Peacocks are engaged in campus life and in their local communities around the world. One way to be engaged is through being active and informed voters!

Am I eligible to vote?

If you are 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen, you are eligible to vote in local, state, and federal elections.

Do I need to be registered before Election Day?

In Iowa, you can register to vote on Election Day, but in some states you must be registered beforehand.

Not in Iowa? Check out this resource for a state-by-state guide to voter registration deadlines. You can also check your state or territory’s election office for more details.

In Iowa, you can register to vote on Election Day. At your polling place, you will need to provide proof of ID and residence

• Proof of ID (Iowa driver’s license, Out-of-state driver’s license Iowa non-operator ID, passport, military ID) 
• Proof of Residence (Residential Lease, Utility Bill, Bank Statement)

How do I know if I’m registered to vote?

Check out this handy tool to see if you’re registered to vote, and where you’re registered!

Should I register to vote in Fayette, IA or in my hometown?

College students have the right to vote in their hometown or college town, but not both.

Registering in Fayette means you can vote in local, state, and federal elections at the polling location which corresponds to your on- or off-campus address, while registering at home means you would vote in your hometown’s elections, either in person or through the mail via absentee ballot. For more information about voting in Fayette, Iowa: https://fayettecounty.iowa.gov/departments/auditor/elections/

I’m ready to Register!

VISIT THIS LINK TO REGISTER TO VOTE.