OSKALOOSA — The absentee voting period begins today in the state of Iowa. In Mahaska County, ballots ARE NOT available at this time. However, voters wishing to have an absentee ballot mailed to  them may submit a written request for an absentee ballot and it must be received in the Mahaska  County Auditor’s Office no later than October 23, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received  in the Mahaska County Auditor’s Office by 8:00 p.m. on election day. Postmarks do not apply.

The voter pre-registration deadline is also on October 23, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. 

For further information, contact the Mahaska County Auditor’s Office at 641-673-7148 between 8:00  a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.