Episode 474: Iowa House Requires Mail Ballots to Be Returned Before Election Day, Bans RCV, and Allows Convicted Felons to Qualify to Run in Federal Elections

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for March 8, 2024
Iowa House Requires Mail Ballots to Be Returned Before Election Day, Bans RCV, and Allows Convicted Felons to Qualify to Run in Federal Elections
The Republican-dominated Iowa House passed regulations March 5th which would require voters to return mail ballots the day BEFORE election day. House File 2610 also stops use of ballot drop boxes, bans ranked choice voting, and allows felons to run for federal office.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Iowa House - Text of House File 2610
Iowa Capital Dispatch - House votes to require mailed ballots to arrive before Election Day
Des Moines Register - Iowa House passes new voting restrictions. How they would affect you:
Iowa Secretary of State - Felon Voting Rights

NPR - Governor Acts To Restore Voting Rights To Iowans With Felony Convictions
Groups Taking Action:
Disability Rights Iowa, LULAC Iowa, Better Ballot Iowa, League of Women Voters Iowa
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