Early voting starts for March 2

Absentee ballots are now available for the March 2 special election to fill a vacancy in Board of Supervisor District 3 and to continue a Highland School Physical Plant and Equipment Levy.

Voters who want to vote by absentee ballot may do so in person at the Washington County Auditor's Office through Monday, March 1 at 5 p.m. Auditor's Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 19; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 26, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 1.

Alternatively, a ballot can be mailed to a voter upon the voter's written request. The ballot request form may be obtained from the Washington County Auditor's Office or downloaded from the following website: co.washington.ia.us. Requests for absentee ballots may be delivered or mailed to the Washington County Auditor, 222 West Main Street, Box 889, Washington, IA 52353, and must be received in the Auditor's Office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 19.

Anyone having questions should contact the Washington County Auditor's Office at (319) 653-7717.