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Get Out the Vote

Huskies Voting Headquarters

Voting is important – from the Presidential election down to your local and state elections – and is made easy with resources provided on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website. 

This site provides Huskies who are eligible to vote in the U.S. with the resources needed to participate in that incredibly important civic duty. Your vote is your voice. Get registered, get informed, go vote!

Election Timeline for 2024

Date Event
August 13, 2024 Minnesota State Primary Election Day
September 17, 2024 National Voter Registration Day
September 20, 2024 First day to vote early in person
October 15, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline (same-day registration available on Election Day)
November 4, 2024 Last day to vote early in person
November 5, 2024 Election Day
Register to Vote Today!
10

Electoral College votes for Minnesota

225

votes determined the outcome of a 2008 U.S. Senate race

80%

Minnesota voter turnout in 2020

8%

of Minnesota voters registered on Election Day in 2020

Your Vote Matters

Minnesota has a strong history of high voter participation. You can become a part of nearly 80% of eligible Minnesotans who participate in the next election.

Your vote CAN and DOES make a difference in your city, county, state, and country. You have the power to influence the direction of your local state, and federal government.

REGISTER TO VOTE

Voting While in College

Current SCSU Students living in St. Cloud can choose to vote here or at their home/permanent address, but not both.

What's my voting residence?
Register to vote from the address you currently consider home. For many students, this is likely a school address or the home of a parent/guardian. 

If you moved to Minnesota from another state and currently consider Minnesota your home, you can vote here even if you pay out-of-state tuition or have a driver’s license from another state. If you do not consider your school address to be your home, you can apply to vote by mail with an absentee ballot. 

Register to vote
You must be registered to vote at your current address. To register or update your registration, go to mnvotes.org. It is best to register before Election Day, but not required. To register on Election Day, you will be asked to show proof of your name and current address. See qualifying ID and documents at mnvotes.org.

 

Voting locations and hours
Find your polling location and hours at mnvotes.org. Most polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

See you sample ballot
To see candidates and questions that will be on your ballot, go to mnvotes.org.

What to bring on election day
If you are registered to vote at your current address, you do not need to bring identification. If you need to register or to update your registration, you will need to show proof of residence before you vote. To learn more, visit mnvotes.org or call 1-877-600-VOTE.

Vote early with an absentee ballot
You can vote early at your local elections office beginning Friday, September 20, 2024 or request an absentee ballot sent to you in the mail. To find your local elections office or to request an absentee ballot, visit mnvotes.org.

FAQs about Voting as a College Student

Voting for the first time or for the first time while at college? Use these FAQs to clarify your voting process.

Who can vote in Minnesota?

Taking time off work to vote.

Can I vote if I am currently homeless?

Know your rights.

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