This year the November 2 General Election ballot includes U.S. Representative, Governor and Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Attorney General, State Senators and Representatives, county and judicial offices, and two ballot referendums on school and city changes. It's always a good idea to know about the ballot, candidates and info before going to the polls, so check out all the candidates and ballot info at www.ci. minneapolis.mn.us/elections.
The City of Minneapolis Elections Office reminds eligible voters that pre-registering is an easy way to save time at the polls during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Individuals are eligible to vote if they are at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen who has resided in Minnesota for at least 20 days prior to the election. Any voters who have moved or changed their name since they last voted must re-register.
Are you pre-registered? All individuals whose registration applications are received by elections officials by 5 p.m. on October 12 will be pre-registered for the November 2 General Election. Voters who newly register or update their registration will receive a postcard notifying them where to vote. Voters can pre-register at government offices or print one from the website and mail it to Minneapolis Elections, 350 S. Fifth St., Room 1B, Minneapolis.
If you miss the deadline to pre-register, you may still be able to vote. Minnesota is one of several states with Election Day registration. Individuals may register at the polls on Election Day by providing identification - allow extra time at the polls to register. Visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections to find a list of identification allowed for Election Day registration.
Absentee voting is easy. Voters unable to vote in person at the polls on November 2 may vote in person or by mail. Absentee ballot applications are available at the website and may be sent anytime throughout the year. Absentee voting for the General Election is now open at the Minneapolis Office of Elections, 350 Fifth St. S., Room 1B, and runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. At the city website there's now an easy and convenient way for voters to check on the status of their absentee ballot.
The Minneapolis Office of Elections and Voter Registration is responsible for administering elections in the City of Minneapolis. For info about registering and voting in Minneapolis, or to serve as an election judge, visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections, call Minneapolis 311, 612-673-3000 or TTY/TTD 612-673-2157.