Early voting kicks off in Iowa -- here's when and where you can vote early

[lovemydog]

Most eyes are on Election Day, but voting gets underway well before that. In fact, Iowa voters are allowed to begin casting early voting ballots Thursday.

If you want to vote and get it out of the way on your own schedule, you might be able to.

Here are the states that allow early voting and absentee voting without an excuse, and what you need to do if you want to go that route.


http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/13/politics/early-voting-location-dates/index.html

[Peacetrain]

1. You can bet that I will be in that group that votes early..

in a couple of weeks.. so much nicer.. not having to stand around for an hour in line and I can do it at my own pace... coffee with my friends and then off to vote.. it is a joy

[lovemydog]

2. Same here.

I love avoiding crowds.

[triron]

3. ditto

[Farmgirl1961]

4. Just curious whether it's possible to put Iowa back into play

I know that Nate Silver 538 makes it look pretty difficult, but I'm wondering if Monday's debate will help turn the tide.

[lovemydog]

6. Yes, I'm curious about that too.

I sure hope so!

[BSdetect]

5. I know two newcomers to Iowa

who will vote Hilary.

I should have moved there 3 months ago just to help.