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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The legislation would require a margin of less than one-half of a percent to request a recount.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Tuesday is Election Day in Missouri.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 

Friday, February 08, 2013  The Heartland will be represented on a special commission appointed by Secretary of State Jason Kander.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Felons no longer have to submit a credit history and pay full restitution to be able to vote.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Wapello County Auditor Kelly Spurgeon discusses how the election went as far as voting issues and trends.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Election night turned out to be a very late night for workers in the Macon County Clerks office, as final totals weren't counted until early Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Early turnout heavy in storm-ravaged areas of New York, New Jersey; many express relief they can vote at all

Monday, November 05, 2012  Both parties are getting in last-minute campaigning before the election.

Monday, November 05, 2012  One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

Friday, November 02, 2012 

Friday, November 02, 2012  If you haven't registered to vote yet in Wapello County, there's still time.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Wapello County has already broken it’s record from 2008 when it comes to early voting.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Both parties feel their candidate accomplished what needed to be done in a first debate.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Even though it is 40 days before the November election, Thursday is the first day that absentee ballots can be cast at all of the county auditor's offices throughout the Hawkeye state.