Election day is November 4. Are you prepared to make your voice heard?

Are you eligible and registered to vote? Do you know your polling place?

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to participate in democracy. It’s your opportunity to choose leaders who reflect your values and shape decisions that affect your community, your state, and your country. Every vote matters!  When you cast your ballot, your voice joins those of your neighbors and fellow citizens — speaking up together for the future we share.

No matter who you support or what you believe, your voice counts. Be informed, be prepared, and exercise your right to vote!

Requirements to Vote

In Minnesota, you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Be a resident of Minnesota for 20 days before the next election;
• Maintain residence at the address given on the registration form;
• Be at least 18 years old on Election Day;
• If previously convicted of a felony, have completed or been discharged from your sentenc
• Not be under a court‑ordered guardianship in which the right to vote has been revoked;
• Not be found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote.

For any surrounding states, check your requirements on https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-rules/.

Register in Minnesota

• Confirm your registration
• Register Online

If you would like to register online or by mail, it needs to be sent by September 21^st. YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER DAY OF!

For any surrounding states, find your state’s voter registration information at Register to vote in your state | Vote.gov

What to expect On Voting day

• Find your polling place In Minnesota: Voting Information
• Outside of Minnesota: Polling Place Locator – Vote.org

Look up who’s on your ballot with sample ballots like the ones you can find on Vote Informed on the Entire Ballot – BallotReady

If you need to register in-person, ensure that you have one of the proof of residence. Visit the Secretary of State website for a list of proofs or download the Election Day Registration factsheet.

Want to avoid the lines on Election Day or make sure your vote is counted even if you’re busy? In Minnesota, you can apply to vote early with a mail-in ballot: Minnesota Secretary Of State – Vote early by mail.

Your Voice Matters so, make it Count

Voting is more than a right, it’s a responsibility. It’s a meaningful way to support your values and help shape the future of your community. Take time to be informed, be prepared, and encourage others to do the same.

Let your voice —and your vote — be heard on November 4^th.

By Elizabeth Hessler, Policy Specialist