Iowans — and Republican and Democratic candidates — rush to the polls Wednesday to cast in-person early votes ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Democratic Rep. Austin Baeth is the only candidate on the ballot for the district, which includes the Sherman Hill neighborhood and Gray's Lake.

Yes, Iowa offers same-day voter registration. Register to vote at your polling place by bringing proof of ID and proof of residence. If your current address is different than what’s listed on your ID, you can bring in a paper or electronic document that was issued in the past 45 days and has your name and current address.

Democrats in Iowa's top contested congressional races have raised and spent more than Republicans. But Republicans have more cash left in the bank.

It’s a notable shift as Republicans work to close Democrats’ long-held advantage with early and absentee voting in Iowa and across the country.

Wednesday is the first day that Iowans can vote early in the 2024 election. At 8:00 a.m. County Auditor offices across the state opened for early voters. County Auditor’s offices will also send out absentee ballots Wednesday to voters who requested them.

In their fight to flip the House, Democrats are eyeing gains in what may seem an unlikely spot: Iowa. Two GOP seats in the Hawkeye State have emerged as true battlegrounds in the final stretch of the campaign,

County Republican and Democratic organizers say interest is pouring in across Iowa from residents interested in being a poll watcher on Election Day.

Early voting has officially begun in Iowa, as of Wednesday, Oct. 16 for the 2024 general election. Iowans will have an early chance to weigh in on their choice for president and U.S. representative, in addition to a number of state legislative and local races and two constitutional amendments in the Nov.

Busy on Election Day, but still want the experience of in-person voting? Iowa's in-person absentee voting allows voters to fill out and turn in ballots before Election Day at designated locations as opposed to sending them in the mail.

Poll watchers are allowed to do the following at the polls on Election Day, according to the Iowa Secretary of State's Office: Look at the eligibility slips or voter rosters. Write down the names of people who have or have not voted. Challenge a voter’s qualifications. Report "perceived problems" in the precinct to the county auditor.

The Republican National Conventionis pushing to get volunteer poll watchers out there this election cycle, amidst concerns about security at the ballot box eve