Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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UI Policy Manual. Voting

22.6 Voting

“Any person entitled to vote in a public election is entitled to time off from work with pay on any public election day for a period not to exceed three hours in length. Application for time off for voting should be made to the staff member's supervisor prior to election day. The time to be taken off may be designated by the supervisor. Time off for voting may be granted only if the staff member's working hours do not allow a three-hour period outside of working hours during which the polls are open.”

Hawk the Vote. Student led effort to increase voter registration and participation in elections

  • “Us Vote.Org to check your voter registration status in 30 seconds! For those registered in Iowa, check your voter registration status through the Iowa Secretary of State's website.”
  • Where to Vote – Iowa Secretary of State offers this tool to help voters find their polling location. 

UI Libraries: Civic Engagement and Voting – a selection of resources to help with voter participation. 

Fall Community Programming (Non-partisan organizations)