Iowans Face Tight Turnaround for Absentee Ballots in November Election

(Des Moines, IA) — Iowans can now request absentee ballots for the November general election. However, they won’t be mailed out until October 16th, 20 days before the deadline to return them. The state’s historical absentee voting trends show a potential increase in turnout similar to the 2020 election. The exact impact is uncertain due to recent political shifts, including RFK Jr.’s suspension of his presidential bid. Political analysts suggest Kennedy’s continued presence on the ballot could affect down-ballot races.