Early Voting Begins in Nebraska While Iowa Awaits October 14
Douglas County, Nebraska began early voting on October 5, while Pottawattamie County, Iowa must wait until October 14 due to state law.
Early voting began on October 5 in Douglas County, Nebraska. Danielle Jensen, the Douglas County Election Commissioner, announced that voters may apply for mail-in ballots until October 23. While the USPS recommends mailing ballots at least one week before the deadline, the commission encourages voters to use one of 13 drop box locations across the county or vote in person at the election commission office to ensure timely delivery.
In contrast, early voting in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, is delayed by state law. Pottawattamie County Election Commissioner Mary Ann Hanusa stated that absentee ballots cannot be mailed until October 14. The final deadline for the county to mail out an absentee ballot is October 19, requiring voters to submit their requests by 5 p.m. on that date.
