Review our frequently asked questions about voting below to find answers to common voting questions, like how to register to vote. If your question isn’t there, email us at lwvmankatoarea@lwvmn.org.
Vote411.org is provided by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
Vote411 is a one-stop-shop that provides nonpartisan election information to the public. Voters can register to vote, find candidate information, learn election rules, and more. There is a terrific checklist for first-time voters!
Frequently Asked Voting Questions
To vote you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote
The Who can vote webpage has more details about eligibility.
How do I register to vote?
Register to Vote – online, in person or on election day.
Register to Vote – online, in person or on election day.
Enter your residential address to find your polling place on the Poll Finder.
A key to this is determining what is your residence. To vote in Minnesota, you must live in the state for at least 20 days before Election Day. Residential address may be unclear for some people. Additional guidance for college students, military personnel and others is available.
All Minnesota candidates who have filed for office in a competitive race have received a questionnaire to provide information about issues important to their candidacy. Voters can learn about what’s on their ballot, including information about candidates, at vote411.org/ballot.
Local newspapers will typically provide information about candidates in the weeks leading up to each election. Visit their online edition or pick up a paper copy at a library.
