Iowa Certifies 2024 Election Results

Iowa's 2024 General Election results have been certified by a panel of statewide officials, with a turnout of just over 74% of registered voters, slightly lower than the record set in 2020. Secretary of State Paul Pate noted that for the first time in 24 years, Republicans cast more absentee votes than Democrats, constituting about 40% of all ballots. The state's presidential electors will meet on December 17 to cast votes for President-Elect Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Nebraska's Board of Canvassers has also certified its election results after auditing 133 precincts, revealing only seven discrepancies among nearly 70,000 hand-counted ballots, with one race ordered for recount. Both states emphasize the integrity and security of their election processes despite recent law changes in Iowa perceived as restrictive by some. As both states prepare for future elections, discussions around voting laws and procedures continue.