DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans who receive a ‘No Activity’ notice from his office in the mail to respond to it quickly. Registered voters who did not participate in the 2022 general election have been made inactive and will receive a notice in the mail to confirm their residential address. Those who do not respond will remain as ‘inactive’ status.
Registered voters made inactive through the list maintenance process can return themselves to active status by requesting an absentee ballot, voting in an election, submitting a new registration, or updating their voter registration prior to the end of 2026 general election cycle.
According to the Johnson County Auditor’s Office voters may handle these no activity notices in one of three ways:
• If the voter is to whom the card is addressed, and they currently reside at the listed address, they check the appropriate box, sign the card, and follow the mailing instructions to return the card.
• If the voter receives the card but no longer lives at the listed address, they check the appropriate box, sign the card, and follow the mailing instructions to return the card.
• If the voter to whom the card is addressed does not live at the listed address, the card can be disregarded.
Responses to the No Activity Notice can only be made by mail and cannot be made over the phone or by email.
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office encourages those who receive the notice to respond as quickly as possible. Timely return of the notices ensures voter registration records stay up-to-date and accurate. Anyone who has questions about the notices is encouraged to contact the office by phone at 319-356-6004 or email at [email protected].
During the first quarter of each year, the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office conducts voter list maintenance as required by state and federal law. The ‘No Activity’ mailing occurs during each odd-numbered year.
“It’s a crucial component to ensure clean, accurate and fair elections across the state,” said Secretary Pate.
To check your voter registration status, visit VoterReady.Iowa.gov.