Grinnell Students Face Ballot Challenges by GOP
by Jason Hancock, Iowa Independent
Republican attorneys challenged the absentee ballots of 50 Grinnell College students today, an act that could have an impact on the battle for control of the Iowa House of Representatives.The students in question reside in Iowa House District 75, where a heated campaign is being waged between incumbent Democrat Eric Palmer and Republican Danny Carroll.
In 2004, the same matchup was decided by a little more than 300 votes — in Carroll’s favor. Palmer won by a slightly larger margin in their 2006 rematch.
Grinnell students have a long history of supporting Democratic candidates. The elimination of 50 votes could tip the balance of the election to Carroll.
Poweshiek County Auditor Diana Dawley said the ballots were challenged on the grounds that the students do not reside at the address they listed when they registered to vote.
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