Iowa, United States

Iowa, a Midwestern state in the US located between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, will join the rest of the country in casting its final votes on November 5 for the US Presidential Election. Here’s all you need to know about Iowa's role in the 2024 election, including voting details, candidates, and more.

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Iowa population, registered voters and more

Iowa has a population of around 3.2 million, with 2,243,688 registered voters. Early voting began on October 16, and as of the morning of October 30, over 480,000 Iowans had cast their ballots, according to the Iowa Secretary of State. This year’s early voting turnout is 39% lower compared to the same period in 2020 but is slightly higher than during the 2016 general election, which took place before the pandemic.

Which candidate is Iowa backing in US Elections 2024?

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A recent poll from the Des Moines Register/Mediacom reveals an unexpected lead for Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, with Harris up by three points. This margin remains within the poll’s error range, indicating a close race. Trump won Iowa comfortably in 2016 and 2020, but with the race tight in several battleground states, the outcome is uncertain.

In the 2020 election, Trump defeated Democrat Joe Biden in Iowa, with 53% of the vote to Biden’s 45%.

Also read: Indiana US Presidential Election 2024: Voting, Result info, Candidates and all you need to know

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How many Senate seats are up for election in Iowa? Who are the candidates?

Iowa will hold elections for its State Senate in 2024, with 25 out of 50 seats up for grabs. The general election is set for November 5.

How many House of Representatives seats are up for election in Iowa? Who are the candidates?

Elections for Iowa's four U.S. House seats are also scheduled for November 5. The candidates for each district are as follows:

  • District 1: Incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican) vs. Christina Bohannan (Democrat)
  • District 2: Incumbent Ashley Hinson (Republican) vs. Sarah Corkery (Democrat)
  • District 3: Incumbent Zach Nunn (Republican) vs. Lanon Baccam (Democrat)
  • District 4: Incumbent Randy Feenstra (Republican) vs. Ryan Melton (Democrat)

Who won the presidential election in the state in 2020?

In the 2020 US presidential election, Donald Trump won Iowa with 53.1% of the vote, while Biden secured 44.9%.

Election results Iowa 2024

This section will be updated with the results once they are available after the November 5 election.