Measures overhauling elections in Iowa moved rapidly through the Statehouse, gaining final approval from majority Republican lawmakers on Wednesday night. Here are some of the major provisions of House File 590/Senate File 413: Cuts early voting• Shortens the early voting period to 20 days from 29, three years after Republicans reduced the period from 40 days.Limits absentees• Auditors would not be allowed to mail an absentee ballot request form unless the voter asked for it.• Voters now may request an absentee ballot up to 120 before an election.
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