Panthers Vote
Panthers Vote is a unified, nonpartisan campaign to increase student participation in elections, led by the Department of Political Science and UNI chapters of the American Democracy Project (ADP) and Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP), in partnership with Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), UNI Athletics and other offices and organizations across the University of Northern Iowa campus.
UNI has a strong tradition of civic engagement. While voting is only one way students can impact society, it's an important one! The Panthers Vote initiative encourages all students to let their voice be heard by casting a ballot.
2020
Gold Seal
ALL IN Campus Challenge
73.1% student voter turnout
2019
Emerging Innovation Award
Iowa Campus Compact
2016
Silver Seal
ALL IN Campus Challenge
67.5% student voter turnout
VOTE Municipal Elections: Nov. 4, 2025
Register to Vote
Pre-registration for voting in the upcoming municipal elections has now closed, but you can still register to vote in person on election day. To do so, you first must go to the correct polling place for your current address on election day. If you are unsure of your polling place or registration status:
NOTE: As a college student, you may choose to register to vote at your home address - OR - at your college address. You cannot register to vote at both.
What you Need
At the polling place, you must prove both who you are and where you live. The best way to do this is with your valid Iowa driver’s license with your current address printed on it. See examples below to show your polling place for proof.
Examples of Proof of Residence:
- Proof of ID
Iowa drivers license, Iowa non-operator ID, out-of-state driver’s license or non-operator ID, U.S. passport, U.S. military or veteran ID, ID card issued by employer, student ID issued by Iowa high school or college, Tribal ID card/document, proof of residence
- Proof of Residence
Residential lease, utility bill (including a cell phone bill), bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document, property tax statement
Attester
If you cannot prove who you are and where you live with the documents listed above, a registered voter from your precinct may attest for you. Both you and the attester will be required to sign an oath swearing the statements being made are true.Falsely attesting or being attested for is registration fraud. It is a class “D” felony and is punishable by a fine of up to $10,245 and up to 5 years in prison.
Accessibility
Iowa law requires all polling places to be accessible to all voters. This includes the voting area as well as the parking areas, walkways, and building entrances. For more information about accessibility at elections, visit:
Persons with vision impairment can call 888-SOS-VOTE (888-767-8683) or email support@sos.iowa.gov to receive accessible information and services.