WHAT TO EXPECT: 

• If you’ve voted in the past, it’s a pretty straightforward process. Skip to the checklist below to make sure you have everything!
• If this is your first time voting, keep reading to find out a bit more.

HOW DOES IT WORK? 

• Show up to your polling location (Can’t find yours? Use the link below, or email us at hey@mnyouthcollective.org)
• Check to make sure you’re registered
• Ask for a ballot corresponding to your party affiliation
• Mark the name of the candidate your vote is going to
• Submit!

HOW TO SEARCH FOR YOUR POLLING LOCATION 

• Go to HeadCount’s website: https://www.headcount.org/find-your-polling-place/?polling-location
• Email us! We’re always available to help you find your polling location. Email hey@mnyouthcollective.org with your name and address for help.

POLLING LOCATION HOURS

• 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU

• If you’re registered: yourself! That’s it.
• If you’re registering on site: you need these one of these things:
  • ID WITH CURRENT NAME AND ADDRESS
    • Valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, state ID, or a receipt for any of these
    • Tribal ID with name, address, photo, and signature
  • PHOTO ID AND A DOCUMENT WITH CURRENT NAME AND ADDRESS
    • Approved photo IDs (choose one)
      • The ID can be expired.
      • Driver’s license, state ID, or learner’s permit issued by any state
      • U.S. passport
      • U.S. military or veteran ID
      • Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo
      • Minnesota university, college, or technical college ID
      • Minnesota high school ID
    • Approved documents (choose one)
      • Can be shown on electronic device.
      • Bill, account, or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for: phone, TV, internet, solid waste, sewer, electric, gas, or water
      • Banking or credit card information/statement
      • Rent or mortgage documentation
      • Residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day
      • Current student fee statement
  • REGISTERED VOTER WHO CAN CONFIRM YOUR ADDRESS
    • A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. This is known as ‘vouching.’ A registered voter can vouch for up to eight voters. You cannot vouch for others if someone vouched for you.
  • COLLEGE STUDENT ID WITH HOUSING LIST
    • Colleges and universities may send election officials a student housing list. If you are on the list, show your college photo ID to complete your registration.
  • VALID REGISTRATION IN THE SAME PRECINCT
    • If you are registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the election judge your previous name or address.

IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, OR RUN INTO ANY PROBLEMS, GET IN TOUCH WITH US! WE’RE AVAILABLE AT HEY@MNYOUTHCOLLECTIVE.ORG, AND WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN.