List of Iowa local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in Iowa.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. In Iowa, this includes Des Moines. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in Iowa.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
Select a year below to view a list of local ballot measures in Iowa that were covered by Ballotpedia that year.
By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in Iowa
- In Iowa, the initiative process is only available in charter cities. State statues mandate an initiative process for citizens to propose charter amendments through petition. Charter cities also have authority to permit an initiative process for ordinances.
- Article III of the Iowa Constitution contains the authority for local initiatives.
See also
