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Primary Voting Guide

What is a primary?How do I vote?

How do i Vote for zach lahn?

Get everything you need to be ready on June 2nd to Vote for Zach Lahn.
Note: Iowa has Closed Primaries - meaning you have to register for a party before you vote.  
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Vote Early (Until June 1st)
You can register as a Republican and vote early at the same time. Early voting is available now through June 1 at your County Auditor’s office and any satellite locations in your county.
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Go to your County Auditor's office.
Click here to find Auditor location
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Tell them you are there to vote early as a Republican.
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If you are not registered as a Republican yet, they will help you there. Proceed to fill in your ballot for Zach Lahn! 
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Vote On Election Day (June 2nd)
Once you are registered as a Republican (or declare it on Election Day), you can vote for Zach at your assigned polling place.
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On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, go to your assigned polling location. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring a photo ID and ask for the Republican ballot.
Click here to find your polling location
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If you still need to register as a Republican, you can do it at your polling location on Election Day. They will help you there! 
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Place your vote for Zach Lahn as Governor, and you're all done! Thank you for your support.

What is a primary?

A primary election is the first step in choosing who will run for governor. Right now, five people want to be the Republican candidate for governor.

In the primary, voters pick their favorite person from one party. The person who gets the most votes in their party becomes that party’s official candidate. This narrows the field down to one main candidate from each party.

Then, in the general election in November, those main candidates run against each other. Voters choose who will actually become the next governor.

This process gives everyday Iowans a direct voice in selecting their party’s candidate before the final choice in November.
Iowa’s primary election is on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You may vote early in person any day until June 2nd! 
Need more info?

2026 Primary Election FAQ

Can I vote in the Republican primary if I’m not registered as a Republican?

Yes. Iowa has closed primaries, but you can declare or change your party affiliation to Republican when you vote early or on Election Day.

What’s the deadline to register to vote for the primary?

The pre-registration deadline was May 18, 2026. However, you can still register and vote on the same day (Election Day registration) at your polling place or county auditor’s office.

Can independents or “No Party” voters participate in the primary?

Yes. You must declare a party (Republican or Democratic) when you vote. You cannot vote in both parties’ primaries.

What ID do I need to vote in Iowa?

You need one of the following: Iowa driver’s license, Iowa non-operator ID, U.S. passport, military or veteran ID, tribal ID, or Iowa Voter ID Card.

What if I don’t have any photo ID?

You can still vote. Another registered voter from your precinct can attest to your identity, or you can cast a provisional ballot.

How do I find my polling place?

Use the Iowa Secretary of State’s polling place locator: sos.iowa.gov and enter your zip code and address.

Can I vote early?

Yes. In-person early voting (absentee) is available now through Monday, June 1 at your county auditor’s office and some satellite locations.

How do I change my party affiliation to Republican?

You can update it online (if you have an Iowa DL), by mail, at your county auditor’s office, or when you vote early or on Election Day.

What time are the polls open on Election Day?

Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Do I have to vote for every race on the Republican ballot?

No. You can skip races you don’t want to vote in. Just make sure you only vote on the Republican ballot.