Political Action

2025 Election: Strong School Boards = Strong Public Schools!

2025 is a local election year in Iowa, giving us the chance to elect pro-public education candidates to local school boards. Explore the resources below to get involved in your community’s school board election and ensure your voice is heard at the ballot box.

RESOURCES FOR VOTING
Find your polling place 
Iowa voter registration form
County auditor addresses
Track your absentee ballot
Look up your legislative district

General elections

State legislators and the governor are responsible for creating and shaping education policies that affect public schools within our state. Even-numbered years in Iowa are General Election years where Iowans have the opportunity to vote for state legislators and - every four years - the governor. The ISEA PAC Committee evaluates candidates for office, educates them on the important issues our members face in the classroom, and ultimately makes candidate recommendations. 

GET INVOLVED: Sign up here to get involved in the ISEA PAC committee’s candidate recommendation process and support recommended candidates for office!

School board elections

Local school boards and community college trustee boards have a tremendous influence on the quality of education in your community. They determine education policy, funding distribution, professional salaries and benefits, and working conditions. Critical decisions are made at the local level and it is incumbent on the men and women who work in public education to advocate for candidates who support strong public schools.

Voting in Iowa

Iowa is a Voter ID state, make sure to bring one of the following with you to vote: Iowa driver’s license; Iowa voter identification card; Iowa non-operator ID; U.S. military ID or veteran ID; U.S. passport; or tribal ID card/document.

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