Participation in democracy is one of the great privileges and responsibilities of living in a free society. Here is some information that will hopefully help you through the process. Note that the information here is a simplified version of content on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s
website.
Who is eligible to vote in Minnesota District 43A?
United States citizens who have lived in Minnesota District 43A for 20 days or longer can vote in the general election on Tuesday, November 7th, even if you are not currently registered, even if you have never voted before, even if you do not have a Minnesota driver’s license, even if you do not have any driver’s
license. People ineligible to vote are non-citizens, some convicted
felons, and those legally incompetent.
What if I’m not registered, or if I’m
not sure if I am registered?
One of the best things about voting in Minnesota is that you can register to vote on Election Day. Most states do not allow this, so please take advantage of it. Registering to vote only takes a minute; just bring any one of the following to your polling location on November 4th, 2008:
A Minnesota driver’s license with your current
address on it.
A Tribal ID with your current address on it.
Any legal ID, such as a driver’s license,
passport, Military ID, Tribal ID, or state ID (even if it
has an old address on it!) AND a utility bill with your name
and current address on it.
A friend or neighbor who lives in the district to verify that you live in the district. This person must already be registered in the district.
When and where do I vote?
Polls open at 7:00AM and close at 8:00PM. If you arrive at your polling location before 8:00PM, you will be allowed to vote, even if there is a line and you have to wait until after 8:00PM. Your polling location varies, depending on what precinct you live in. Use the Secretary of State’s Polling Finder to find your polling location.
What if I cannot get to my polling place on Election Day?
You can vote absentee or vote early at your county auditor’s office. See the Secretary of State’s website for more information.
We hope that the information on our website has helped you cast an informed vote. See you at the polls!
