The resources below provide information to help you be part of making elections in your community and state fair and accurate.
The Office of the MN Sec of State ensures that elections are free, fair, secure and accurate. They assist and guide local election officials in all 87 counties.
- How Elections Work – provides great details about things like the voting process, voting machines, how votes are checked and more.
Learn about Voter Registration in Minnesota
Become an Election Judge
If you are eligible to vote and able to read, write and speak English, you can be paid to ensure that elections run smoothly in your community. 16 and 17 year old students can apply to be election judge trainees by completing the same training.
Attend a Public Accuracy Test and Post-Election Review
Every county must conduct an accuracy test and post-election review for each state general election. These are great opportunities to witness election safeguards and build voter confidence.