(Harlan, Iowa) – Shelby County Auditor Mark Maxwell reminds voters in his county that in-person absentee voting for the June Primary Election in the Shelby County Auditor’s Office, begins May 15th.  Maxwell says you must declare a party the day you vote to receive a Democrat, Libertarian or Republican Ballot. If you change parties when you vote in the primary, you can not change back to your original party until the election is canvassed.

With the 2024 election processes already underway, questions regarding voter registration, polling information, absentee voting and more are sure to pop up. When questions do arise, it’s imperative you get the accurate and prompt answers you need to successfully participate in our democracy. Mark Maxwell says it’s not wise to seek election information from anyone other than your state or local election officials. He says he is “Joining the Iowa Secretary of State’s office in their support #TrustedInfo2024—a nonpartisan public education initiative highlighting the importance of always getting trusted, credible election information directly from election officials.”

Vote Early

For quick access to your voter registration and status, polling locations, voter ID requirements, information on becoming a poll worker, and more, go to VoterReady.Iowa.Gov. If you have friends and family in another state, encourage them to visit CanIVote.org, which is an excellent resource to get them started. This nonpartisan site will take eligible voters directly to the correct information on their state’s election website.

Learn more about voting in Iowa at SOS.Iowa.Gov or call the Shelby County Auditor’s office 755-3831 ext. 6