Voting Rights

Protecting the voting rights of Iowans is one of the most important things the ACLU of Iowa does.

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What you need to know

60,000+

The voting rights of more than 60,000 Iowans with felony convictions were restored after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order in 2020.

2013

In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down what had been called the “heart” of the Voting Rights Act.

20 days

Iowa’s early voting period in 2021 was reduced to 20 days. This makes it one of the shortest in the country.

No matter who is in office, the ACLU of Iowa works tirelessly to defend the voting rights of all Iowans.

In Iowa, efforts are underway to make it harder for people to vote. Our politicians and even our Iowa Secretary of State have engaged in voter suppression, like shortening the early voting period and implementing a voter ID law. Voter fraud is almost non-existent, but these types of changes create more and more barriers to voting. These barriers discourage people from voting.

People of color, people with low incomes, people with disabilities, and senior citizens are most likely to be affected by these voter suppression efforts. But through lawsuits, education, and advocacy, the ACLU of Iowa is fighting back against any efforts by politicians to make it harder for qualified Iowans to vote.

Know your voting rights in Iowa

Learn more about our voting rights work

The Latest

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ACLU of Iowa Statement on Voter Suppression Law

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ACLU of Iowa Submits FOIA Request for Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission Communications, Records with Iowa Secretary of State

News & Commentary
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Protecting Voting Rights in the Face of Challenges

Legal actions right before the election helped ensure voters weren’t improperly blocked.
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Know Your Voting Rights in Iowa