Iowa’s absentee voting period begins Wednesday, October 18
Oct 11, 2023
DES MOINES – Iowans who want to participate in early voting can begin casting ballots for the 2023 City-School Election on Wednesday, October 18. This marks the start of the absentee voting period and the…
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