VOTER SERVICE
Our voter service work (voter registration, candidate forums, voter guides and our election website) is often the first thought the public has when someone mentions the LWV Minnesota. The basic principle of voter service is non-partisanship—providing unbiased, factual information to help citizens make their own informed decisions on Election Day. It is always separate from advocacy.
Resources
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Vote 411
Use Vote 411 to register to vote, get personalized voting information, or learn voting rules in your state.
My Ballot
Enter your address at the My Ballot site to view candidates and questions you will see on your ballot in November. Minnesota Secretary of State Voter Information
Everything about Minnesota state elections can be found at MN Votes, the official voter resource from the Office of the Secretary of State. Specific questions can be directed to the Voter Outreach line at 651-201-1339. Voting Rights
Ensuring that every eligible citizen is able to exercise their right to vote is a priority for LWV Minnesota. |
Contact Your Elected OfficialsCity Officials. Use this League of Minnesota Cities site to find government contact information for your city. County Officials. The Association of Minnesota Counties site contains links to county websites. Minnesota House. See all the current members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Minnesota Senate. See all the current members of the Minnesota Senate. Minnesota Governor. Contact form to reach Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon. Federal Officials. Call, e-mail, or mail U.S. state and federal elected officials and government agencies. |
Find out what is happening at the Minnesota Legislature and U.S. Congress:
Minnesota House of Representative information page
Includes information on schedules, House committees, House members, and daily and weekly news updates.
Minnesota Senate information page
Includes information on schedules, Senate committees, and Senate members
Bill search
Congressional information
Legislative information from the Library of Congress
Online Voter Registration becomes Law
From Sherri Knuth, Policy & Outreach Manager - LWVMN
Online Voter Registration is here to stay in Minnesota! And voters will now be able to apply for an absentee ballot online. This law, a priority for LWV Minnesota, was signed by the governor April 29.
LWV Minnesota has advocated for modernization of our voting system through online registration. Last fall, the MN Secretary of State’s Office implemented online voter registration in our state. This administrative action was immediately challenged in court, and on Monday, April 28, a Ramsey County judge ruled that the Secretary of State acted without legal authority.
In a tense afternoon session, the Minnesota Senate debated a bill to put online registration into law. The bill had already passed the Minnesota House on a 129-2 vote, but we knew it faced greater opposition in the Senate. LWV Minnesota sent out an urgent action alert, and members responded by contacting their senators to express support. After a 3-hour debate, the measure passed on a vote of 41-24. With strong bi-partisan support in the House and three Republican votes in favor in the Senate, the governor signed the bill.
The ability to register to vote online and apply for an absentee ballot online will benefit many voters, including members of the military serving overseas, the disabled, voters who move frequently, and maybe you, too!
Thank you for being part of LWV Minnesota and ensuring that every citizen is able to register and cast a ballot!
Online Voter Registration is here to stay in Minnesota! And voters will now be able to apply for an absentee ballot online. This law, a priority for LWV Minnesota, was signed by the governor April 29.
LWV Minnesota has advocated for modernization of our voting system through online registration. Last fall, the MN Secretary of State’s Office implemented online voter registration in our state. This administrative action was immediately challenged in court, and on Monday, April 28, a Ramsey County judge ruled that the Secretary of State acted without legal authority.
In a tense afternoon session, the Minnesota Senate debated a bill to put online registration into law. The bill had already passed the Minnesota House on a 129-2 vote, but we knew it faced greater opposition in the Senate. LWV Minnesota sent out an urgent action alert, and members responded by contacting their senators to express support. After a 3-hour debate, the measure passed on a vote of 41-24. With strong bi-partisan support in the House and three Republican votes in favor in the Senate, the governor signed the bill.
The ability to register to vote online and apply for an absentee ballot online will benefit many voters, including members of the military serving overseas, the disabled, voters who move frequently, and maybe you, too!
Thank you for being part of LWV Minnesota and ensuring that every citizen is able to register and cast a ballot!
FEATURED ARTICLE
Read "Protect Your Right to Vote," LWV South Tonka committee member, Sue Hnastchenko's article on the proposed photo ID amendment (HF2738), published in April's Minnesota Women's Press.