[Tall-Corn] More Voting Information

Tue Oct 29 01:54:08 UTC 2024

Did you know that Iowa has two constitutional amendments on the ballot this year? If not, I encourage you to read below.
Helen
Helen Mejia, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
hmejia at nfbi.org
(570) 983-7867

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From: Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council <infonetiowa-gmail.com at shared1.ccsend.com>
Subject: It's Time to Vote!
Date: October 28, 2024 at 2:10:59 PM CDT
To: hmejianfb at gmail.com
Reply-To: infonetiowa at gmail.com

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It's time to vote! Early voting in Iowa has started and there is more on the ballot than the race for President. Iowa's Capitol Dispatch put together a user-friendly Voter Guide that walks you through the ballot and ways to vote. Check it out here <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx659C1CP3XaKvlRe81aOlP0_b1eOMwLlXDYoYO2_N7v7QW0U8sC8XMtZAc9hh36Ob_KYMhlqFeynUMlvObp8NLS2LvBvmV1CC4YEMYNKEmZL-is-2ecGEdpAWvyFK1znwSYUAkjWm44ODsrXPp9BpZ8ltvUHcVAMIej16GAiFheQDZ5JqhR_uBQYFDQR_28Oe4Tqc4K-CDQuLSMxlDHFw3rI3k-kSYNgdN1LBbxXWeyt9Iim8rkyjteHkgr4c-dj4wJjKhjD1mSUQh0O25hHyi1jA=&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>.

This year Iowans will also vote on two changes to the Iowa Constitution. The Iowa Constitution <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx659C1CP3XaKvl4hM1g-Aiu_rS5av2VCKp767me5ir1ro_hbVJquXhWH2Vn9uPheqjMtqw_XF06iPoNGBE_Sv8kkObWWWaJ2J7EZP37LHmWVLzGF6DAPqD7zaZPjwGSzcbqszvsSRg-6aZcW49KfZK4pA2gISM1pNLow==&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==> guarantees your rights as an Iowa citizen. 

When you vote this year, you will be asked if you want to make the following changes to the Iowa Constitution:

 <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx659C1CP3XaKvlGRxp9Ov92OYkUw9jAkyAT6mtkzA8x90edoxri6q7GH03yP_7oa69mdN7-6CxovHN8YJZs1h37sZLXtpoCHdYg7LVTecsRgheJZE5Z4tKGEc4PlEf2v157BkSsCdi5C2EhZhM-05NKAEs8o7jshh7X5hIcWjyiRaY&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>Constitutional Amendment #1 <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx659C1CP3XaKvlGRxp9Ov92OYkUw9jAkyAT6mtkzA8x90edoxri6q7GH03yP_7oa69mdN7-6CxovHN8YJZs1h37sZLXtpoCHdYg7LVTecsRgheJZE5Z4tKGEc4PlEf2v157BkSsCdi5C2EhZhM-05NKAEs8o7jshh7X5hIcWjyiRaY&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>: <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx659C1CP3XaKvlHkGFkRiIkMGOQHVCcmADnXdB-KJSwrOytMsABMNCGktOJD0364hGIu_rFHz-zI5QmFcLLq-Oiaw3FXvTfxfsAzaK2jnG7kWurnDZZTt07ctjGLGADOE5pNjaJouYsHfyneen7yc8nFRTKbVh_FfajeHi_IKv89mLBLRyYjRRO8E=&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>  
Line of Succession for Governor

Background: When Governor Terry Branstad stepped down to become a US Ambassador to China, his Lt. Governor (now Governor) Kim Reynolds became Governor.  However, the Iowa Constitution does not say how a new Lt. Governor is appointed. This ballot measure allows the Governor to appoint a new Lt. Governor in these situations.

A "yes" vote allows the Governor to appoint the Lt. Governor when that office becomes vacant.  

A "no" vote makes no changes, which means the Governor cannot appoint the Lt. Governor.

What People Are Saying: Some people like this and will vote yes, since the Governor and Lt. Governor are elected as a team. Others say they will vote no because they want the Iowa Senate to confirm the Governor's selection (like other Governor appointees are confirmed now).  Others may want the Governor's political party to make the decision. 

Constitutional Amendment #2: <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx659C1CP3XaKvlHkGFkRiIkMGOQHVCcmADnXdB-KJSwrOytMsABMNCGktOJD0364hGIu_rFHz-zI5QmFcLLq-Oiaw3FXvTfxfsAzaK2jnG7kWurnDZZTt07ctjGLGADOE5pNjaJouYsHfyneen7yc8nFRTKbVh_FfajeHi_IKv89mLBLRyYjRRO8E=&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>  
Voter Age & Citizenship

Background: This change does three things.  The Iowa Constitution states that you must be 21 to vote.  Federal and state law allow people age 18 and older to vote.  Iowa law also allows 17 year olds to vote in a primary (June) election if they will be 18 at the time of the general (November) election. The first part of this ballot measure adds that language to the Iowa Constitution (allowing voting at age 18, allowing 17 year olds to vote in a primary).   The second part of this amendment states that "only a citizen of the United States" instead of "every citizen of the United States" has the right to vote.  

A "yes" vote states that non-citizen voting is not allowed and that only a citizen of the U.S., rather than every citizen of the U.S., can vote.  

A "no" vote continues to allow every citizen to vote.

What People Are Saying:  People say that they will vote yes because the first part of this change just makes Iowa law and the Constitution the same. Others say they will vote no because these voting requirements are already in law. They think the "citizen" changes may allow legislators to pass laws that force people to prove their citizenship before being allowed to vote.  Others say that the change is needed to make sure it is clear that only citizens can vote. Others say that "only a citizen" does not mean "every citizen" and that change could be used to discriminate against some.
You do not have to vote on these questions. We wanted to make sure you understand these changes so you can make an informed choice. 
Remember to check out the DD Council's newsletter introducing you to each of the candidates for Congress. The candidates were asked what they would do to help Iowans with disabilities in employment and community living. Check out there answers here <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx6560qkI1YM-GJWTuv1omACOJGkFPgjmB3SPwZkozdqiniR_GezXwEpqWsBHWrjhha3M67oU4y3JQPiFDfkarIA-e5UOj9qxSFpn3wJ_8WkfFsFpYZeuHjAI0=&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTERS

It is now too late to request a mail-in ballot. Voted absentee ballots must be in the auditor's office by the time the polls close on Tuesday, November 5. If you are worried the post office may not deliver the ballot on time, you might want to consider taking it in person to the auditor's office.

You can still vote early at your county auditor's office <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx653DEcONDVV8Pq4zQ4JDjK83R6JMtc7gjSyno5uUtS63ym67HdfxkPnlP4kh3-n0dMjbsaI_qMs3SSdAdUc-cbZdjVPOJSz5wsrqV19y9gWcantUifTwSZHjJZfu_DNUZ8oiIuoZlT9KNuL293DjJOp8=&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>: 
Monday (October 28) - Saturday (November 2)
Monday (November 4)
Hours vary but are usually 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Election Day Voting (Tuesday, November 5)
Polls open 7 am to 8 pm
Go to your neighborhood polling location <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx651TbwjRGn3X09ZsMN0sJvdycY3iDE_eosyaIwXmRtpmbxU7ZlovIDAO8y2DuWmcKcvL1QCAklpFNiCUY-unaN8ZINE_TPPXj8hBwMpqhiZcJ-wBzR_u9-rxH8tIbCNLYazQQKYuLust4M_fov0lzwPyECJ_q-JfzQg==&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==> to vote.
Bring your photo ID.

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If you are not yet registered to vote, you will need to bring some extra information in order to vote on election day or early at the Auditor's office. 
Find out what you will need here <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx653DEcONDVV8PJtGgPE5w5P9Mut9NBmel9-1Ijh5Y1VzoKLyl6alaXJUrW3ekW5dGEq6YPj7TAR6bt2zWK-YOGmiOl22BPr6nTRPFzR5F0OzDMsHuGn52wV4GHObXn1bLUUeYrRTqY0LdnSBpomOD4n8=&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>.
Check if you are registered to vote here <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx65xcMGf8rcyqzpMVBLvqIlAlHc4kl3O5zlzHszPiiwpzSNoK1iiUPjLY8ARdw1qI65NWJj90algCOSG_56SaimbnJqM-PgUwScEwhXdXpADND58fBJiR1bUbsImbbaWnNnqxVurWKECd1BBsrbsaEcUsb72eGvDGTXQ==&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>.

Find more information on voting assistance 
available to Iowans with disabilities here <https://gt7mnycab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UsQdosaAHS3KO71rr_qymaf_OoUj0eQfy2fdd1ln1H69LwQyiNx656cCvtdQiIw9_BQs8heTo2q28-CbSKGhNqnMzyrUxGGitp_Hr-vuil9PDzamuDRG81Bz0ardRaj-Bi48rObgNOLyTjQI27PoJL-NaSyRz9D5MyyHGLnHhRY=&c=C58hZTMaT7g2Vzr0SAuez7mOLQ8LErMymDeDIkRxvAxXO9xNibYDOw==&ch=3-65J8hN8N8Xg-4soiH-o0_dAc4v4dVnspgDK7pxbmAaNckK1cWkBg==>.

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