Early in-person absentee voting begins in Iowa on Oct. 16 and Election Day is Nov. 5. Here's what to know about poll watchers, according to guidance from the Iowa Secretary of State's Office.
Don't be surprised if you see someone — maybe a neighbor or an acquaintance — silently observing you on the sidelines of your polling site while casting your ballot on Election Day this November. Poll ...
Poll watchers are trained volunteers approved to observe, but not interfere with, Election Day operations. They also have permission to be in the room when absentee ballots are counted before the ...