Early voting cut from 29 to 20 days, absentee request deadline shortened
Enacted5/10
Iowa · Iowa SF 413 · Signed Mar 8, 2021
Impact 5/10
Cuts the early voting period from 29 to 20 days, moves the absentee ballot request deadline earlier, and requires absentee ballots received after Election Day to be discarded even if postmarked on time.
Voting & electionsSeniors (65+)Working-age adultsLow-incomeRural residentsDisabledStudents
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