The 2018 general election in Iowa is now official. Here is an update on the official State Canvass and the HD 55 #ialegis election:
The 2018 general election in Iowa is now official. Here are a few #ElectionGeek tidbits & stats:
-1,334,279 voters, record high for Iowa midterm election.
-61.55% turnout, highest since 1994.
-71.49% turnout in Ringgold County, highest in state..
-68.57% in Harrison Co. (2nd)
A few more 2018 Iowa general election #ElectionGeek tidbits & stats:
-Every county in Iowa surpassed 50% in voter turnout.
-547,205 voters cast absentee ballots, a record high for an Iowa midterm.
-41% of voters cast absentee ballots, on par with 2016 & 2014. #ialegis#iagov
Final batch of #ElectionGeek tidbits & stats:
-Jefferson Co. had the highest % of absentee voters, 56.64%
-9 #ialegis races were decided by 500 votes or less.
Thank you Iowans for making your voices heard! We remain one of the top states for voter participation. #BeAVoter
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"I urge all Iowans to do their part on November 3rd and get out and vote. Whether it’s in person or via an absentee ballot, I hope we all exercise this right that can make a positive impact within our communities.” – Cyclone Football Coach Matt Campbell #Cyclones#BeAVoter
"There is no better way to engage with your community than by getting involved in the electoral process. Whether you participate in person or via absentee ballot, make a positive impact by registering to vote today.” – Iowa Hawkeye Football Coach Kirk Ferentz #Hawkeyes#BeAVoter
Very pleased to announce 18 schools earned the Carrie Chapman Catt Award during the 2019-20 school year by registering at least 90% of eligible students to vote.
The schools include:
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Rivermont Collegiate...
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South Page HS
St. Mary's HS
Valley Lutheran School
Lone Tree HS
Pella Christian HS
Ballard HS
Walnut Creek Campus
Notre Dame Catholic HS
Fort Madison HS
Norwalk HS
Woodward-Granger HS
Newman Catholic HS
Baxter HS
Nashua-Plainfield HS
CR Prairie HS
Urbandale HS
Pleased to present @NASSorg Medallion Awards to Mark Lowe from @iowadot Jeff Franklin from @IowaOCIO & Major Gen. Timothy Orr from @IowaNatGuard. They are part of our "A-Team", committed to protecting & enhancing our elections. Thank you! #elections#cybersecurity
Protecting Iowa’s elections requires a team effort. We assembled an A-Team to help. Jeff Franklin & the @IowaOCIO are big part of that. They worked hard to provide all 99 counties with cyber-services. Pleased to present them with @NASSorg Medallion Award: sos.iowa.gov/news/2019_04_1…
Major General Timothy Orr from @IowaNatGuard is one of the key members of the Iowa Election Cybersecurity Working Group. Very thankful for him and his team for providing valuable assistance, expertise and advice to help secure Iowa's elections. sos.iowa.gov/news/2019_04_1…
The Iowa League of Heroes has arrived! Bring the kids for pictures & you can #registertovote while you're here! Varied Industries Bldg at #IowaStateFair til 4pm. #BeAVoter
Big crowd at the booth for the Iowa League of Heroes. Proud to partner with this group to promote #voterreg. #BeAVoter#IowaStateFair