Voter files by state
How to get the Iowa voter file
In Iowa, you can buy the voter file for political use. A statewide list costs about $1,500.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The Iowa voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The Iowa Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Anyone using it for a political purpose, to ask people to vote, for research, or for official work. |
| Cost | $10 minimum, plus 50 cents per 1,000 records over 20,000. A statewide list is about $1,500. A yearly statewide subscription is also $1,500. |
| Vote history included | Yes |
| Format | CSV or text files by email. Subscriptions arrive each Monday. |
| How to request | Send the order form to voterlist@sos.iowa.gov, by fax, or by mail. Check the box for election history to get vote history. |
| Rules for use | No business use. Misuse is a crime. |
Good to know: Statewide lists come from the state. County auditors sell other lists. Allow up to 14 days.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
Iowa voter file questions
How much does the Iowa voter file cost?
$10 minimum, plus 50 cents per 1,000 records over 20,000. A statewide list is about $1,500. A yearly statewide subscription is also $1,500. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the Iowa voter file?
Anyone using it for a political purpose, to ask people to vote, for research, or for official work.
Does the Iowa voter file include vote history?
Yes.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.