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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:
The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.
You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the state election website.
You can check your registration status using the state’s voter information tool.
Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.
You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.
Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:
Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.
Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an additional form to be delivered to their county election office with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.
Check the status of your absentee ballot using the state’s voter information portal.
Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their county election office.
Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.
Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.
You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of voting locations before Election Day or contact your county election office for places and times.
Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their county election office.
Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s voter information portal to find your polling location and hours.
Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sample ballots will be available at the secretary of state’s website.
If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the secretary of state’s website.
You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.
Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your county election office.
Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.
Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your county election office and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.
Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.
Editor’s note: This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.
Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the Chicago Tribune and the Waterbury, Connecticut, Republican-American. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, The Boston Globe and other publications.
This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. Visit the AARP Minnesota page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Minnesota’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/11/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/elecciones-guia-para-votar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español </a></span></span><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to return an absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting schedule:</b> Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d4/d2/894be9ba40898d338d8b3b469a2e/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot, but you will need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mail ballot:</b> If you are a registered voter and you live in a mail ballot precinct, a mail ballot will be automatically sent to your home.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> You can<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> cast an absentee ballot </a></span></span>at your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most of the state.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Minnesota</h2></span></span><p>Several changes to voting in Minnesota took effect recently, including:<br></p><ul><li>Voters can return absentee ballots in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, the deadline was 3 p.m.</li></ul><ul><li>There are no restrictions on how many voters a person can assist at the polls.</li></ul><ul><li>Employers must allow employees to leave work without penalty to vote in person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li>Registered voters can request to be added to a permanent absentee voter list, so they don’t have to reapply each year.</li></ul><ul><li>Any state resident with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated can vote.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8d/99/d214963e4c6ebccabe42481bcc0c/gettyimages-1229431896.jpg" alt="Large Turnout For Early Voting In Minneapolis, Minnesota" width="5733" height="3822" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">An early vote center in Minneapolis.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">NurPhoto/Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span> to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an application</a></span></span>. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office</a></span></span> or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person</b>: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. Find ID requirements on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state election website</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You can register to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Bring a document that proves your Minnesota residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID with a document that confirms your name and current address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable documents is on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state election website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">state’s voter information tool.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. Officials recommend that you submit a request with enough time for them to mail you a ballot before the election.<br><br>You can apply to be on a permanent absentee voter list and automatically receive a ballot before every election.<br><br>Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print this<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> application</a></span></span> from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county election office.</a></span></span> Include your Minnesota driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request an absentee ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> to apply for your ballot.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Once you receive your absentee ballot, you will need to show a witness your blank ballot. Then complete the ballot in private, place it in the tan ballot envelope and seal it. Place the tan ballot envelope in the white signature envelope. Fill out the white signature envelope completely and read and sign the oath on it. Ask your witness to print their name and street address on the white signature envelope. The witness then must sign the envelope. The witness can be a notary or another registered voter. Seal the envelope and place it in the larger white return envelope. Return your ballot by mail or in person.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Place your completed ballot in the prepaid, pre-addressed envelope and mail it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span>. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Drop off your completed ballot at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> your county election office</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You can return your own plus up to three other people’s ballots.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, to a drop box. Some local elections’ offices use drop boxes. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state's website</a></span></span> for drop box locations. </li></ul><p>Voters can designate someone to pick up and return their absentee ballot application and completed ballot if they have a disability, are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Those voters must fill out an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1915/request-for-agent-delivery-of-absentee-ballot.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> additional form</a></span></span> to be delivered to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their county election office</a></span></span> with their absentee ballot application. The person you designate must return your completed ballot to the same county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, or you can return it by mail.<br><br>Check the status of your absentee ballot using the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> state’s voter information portal</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail ballot</h2></span></span><p>Cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size can choose to vote exclusively by mail. Voters in those areas will be mailed a ballot and can return it by mail or in person to their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Mail ballots do not need to have a witness signature and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting will be from Friday, Sept. 20, through Monday, Nov. 4.<br><br>You can vote early by casting an absentee ballot in person at your election office or, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Check this list of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voting locations before Election Day</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> for places and times.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts also can vote early and in person by casting an absentee ballot at their <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Towns with populations below 500 are not required to open polling places until 10 a.m. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line before the polls close. Use the state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> voter information portal</a></span></span> to find your polling location and hours.<br><br>Voters who live in mail precincts can vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day, usually at their county election office. Contact your county election office to confirm the location of your mail ballot precinct polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in more than four years, you will need to show proof of residence such as a valid Minnesota driver’s license or a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address such as a utility bill. A list of acceptable identification documents is on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone with you to the polls to help you as long as the person is not from your employer or union.<br><br>Curbside voting is available upon request. Two election judges from different political parties will bring you a ballot and return it inside when you are finished voting. You also can register to vote or update your registration in the same way. For more information, contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br>Any voter can use a ballot marking machine, available at most polling places. Its screen shows the ballot in large print or with a high-contrast background and can provide audio through headphones. You can fill out the ballot with a Braille keypad, touchscreen or other assistive technology. The device prints your completed ballot.<br><br>Voters who have difficulty reading or writing, are visually impaired or have a physical disability that interferes with the voting process can apply for an accessible absentee ballot. Complete and submit an absentee ballot application, then contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> and say you want to receive an accessible ballot.<br><br>Voters who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility can request an absentee ballot if they don’t want to vote at the polls.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published Jan. 22, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe<i> and other publications. </i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mn-planning-for-your-retirement-with-the-social-security-administration-virtual-mn-91824-q5nxl4nm8bk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for Voter 101 with the Office of the MN Secretary of State</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. 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