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Absentee voting is an important option for many Iowa voters and allows some people who otherwise would have difficulty voting to exercise this important right.

Iowa laws regarding absentee voting have changed in recent months. Test your knowledge about the process and maybe learn a thing or two along the way!

1. What is an absentee ballot?

A) A ballot that you can fill out in advance and either mail or deliver to your county auditor's office.

B) A ballot that you can use only if you are going to be absent from the state on Election Day.

C) A ballot you can print out online and return to your county auditor via mail or hand deliver.

2. Who in Iowa is allowed to vote with an absentee ballot?

A) People with disabilities who find it difficult to get to their voting location on Election Day.

B) Elderly people who have difficulty driving or getting a ride to their voting location on Election Day.

C) Anyone who finds that voting early, before Election Day, works better for their schedule.

D) All of the above.

3. Which of the following statements about absentee ballots are true?

A) Voting by absentee ballot is the same as voting early.

B) You can vote early at your county auditor's office. Just go there and ask for an absentee ballot and vote on the spot.

C) Voting by mail is simply voting with an absentee ballot and then mailing it.

D) You can fill out your absentee ballot at home and then deliver it to your county auditor's office.

4. If you choose to deliver your absentee ballot to your county auditor's office, rather than mailing it, which of the following people can deliver it for you?

A) Your spouse.

B) A coworker.

C) A neighbor.

D) Your mom.

5. True or False: Voting early is a sure-fire way to make sure your vote won't be counted.

ACLU of Iowa