How do I vote?
Voting can be a powerful component of civic engagement. Whether you’re voting in Grinnell or your hometown, you will find deadlines, events, requirements, options, and information on how to vote on this page.
Voting can be a powerful component of civic engagement. Whether you’re voting in Grinnell or your hometown, you will find deadlines, events, requirements, options, and information on how to vote on this page.
All campus community members are encouraged to education themselves about political and civic issues, and to become knowledgeable about their respective representatives, ballot initiatives, and candidates for office.
Attend a Campus Educational Event: Check out “civic engagement” events on the Grinnell College Calendar for upcoming educational events, discussions, and watch parties.
Learn about Iowa’s governmental structure and processes: Iowa’s Governmental Structure
Check out additional sources:
Grinnellians represent nearly every state in the nation. Some may choose to register and vote in Iowa, while others may choose to register and vote in their home state. Others may vote while studying outside of the country.
Register to vote or update your voter registration: Vote.gov offers national registration information.
Register to vote in Iowa: VoterReady by the Iowa Secretary of State also offers the ability to register or check your registration.
To qualify to vote in Iowa, you must be:
You cannot:
Students will receive their proof of residency in their student email account prior to the election. You will be allowed to provide this proof digitally at the polling location.
Information on this page updated on 1/21/2025
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