If I need assistance while voting my absentee ballot, can someone assist me?

Yes. If you need help marking your ballot due to a physical disability or inability to read the ballot, you may choose any person to help you except your employer, your employer's agent, or an officer/agent of your union. If you are not physically able to sign the forms, you can use a stamp or make a mark to sign. You may also ask for assistance or have someone sign the form on your behalf as long as it is in your presence and with your permission.

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1. How do I get an absentee ballot?
2. Can I use the Election Day Registration process at your office and have an absentee ballot be mailed to me?
3. I am retired and spend time at my vacation home during the winters. Can I still vote in Linn County?
4. Does Iowa have permanent absentee voting?
5. What is the last day I can request an absentee ballot to be mailed to me?
6. Do I need to get my request for an absentee ballot notarized or witnessed?
7. Can someone with the power of attorney request an absentee ballot on a voter's behalf?
8. If I need assistance while voting my absentee ballot, can someone assist me?
9. What can I do if I make a mistake when voting my ballot?
10. What should I do if I requested an absentee ballot but I have not received it?
11. What can I do if I lost or damaged my absentee ballot?
12. If a voter casts an absentee ballot but dies before Election Day, is the ballot counted?
13. I've heard that absentee ballots are only counted if they will affect the outcome of the election. Is this true?