Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman said Tuesday, that beginning with the Nov. 6th General Election, straight-ticket voting has been eliminated. Each position must be voted individually. Voters should anticipate it will take a little longer to mark a ballot.

Registered voters may request an absentee ballot to be sent to them in the mail. You can fill out an absentee ballot request form online from the Iowa Secretary of State’s website, or from the County Auditor, and return the original, signed form to your county auditor. The request form does not need to be witnessed or notarized.

The request form may be returned by mail, in-person, or by a representative of your choice. Ballots will be mailed to voters beginning Oct. 8, 2018. A return envelope is provided. Return postage is paid by the County.

Registered voters may cast their ballot at the office of the County Auditor, beginning Oct. 8th. The last day to vote in the Auditor’s Office, is Nov. 5th. A voter may register and vote absentee on the same day.