PRINCIPLE
Iowa landscape
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Iowa

"Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain"

Every four years, presidential candidates eat corn dogs and pretend to care about ethanol subsidies. With 4 House seats and the famous caucuses, Iowa has outsized political influence for a state where pigs outnumber people 7 to 1.

Midwest
Des Moines
Capital
3.2M
Population
29th State
Statehood
6
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202470.8%

+5.5% above national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)50.0%

+1.0% above national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)20.8%

Concerning - Large gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
Non-Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)

Take Action

Iowa offers online resources to help you participate in democracy.

Register to Vote
Online registration available

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

C

Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 25/100

Category: Weak (0-0.5)

Civics Test

Not required

Course Requirements

U.S. Government

Credits Required
0.5 credits
Duration
1 semester
Grade Levels
high school

Sources