Absentee ballot requests begin in Iowa for Nov. 3 election

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 569

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Iowans were able to begin requesting absentee ballots for the 2026 general election on Tuesday, even as the Trump administration continues to fight in court for changes in the process of voting by mail.

Tuesday was officially 70 days before the Nov. 3 election, which means Iowans can begin submitting Absentee Ballot Request Forms to their local county auditor’s office in order to receive a mailed absentee ballot for the election. The deadline for submitting …

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