Minnesotans Can Let Their Voices Be Heard With One Simple Act

It’s really hard to believe that we’re already in September, yet here we are. September guarantees high school football, back to school for everyone, the thoughts of fall being just around the corner.  

September is also an important month for us as Americans; It’s National Voter Registration Month.  Even though there is not a highly charged presidential election this year, it is still a chance for those who are not already registered to vote, to get that way for upcoming elections in the future.  

Who Can Register To Vote? 

To cast a ballot in the United States you must be an American citizen. Voters must also be at least 18 years old on Election Day. Sixteen- and Seventeen-year-olds can pre-register as long as they will be the needed 18 years old when Election Day rolls around. 

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To cast a ballot in Minnesota, you have to have lived in the state at least 20 days before election day comes up. You also cannot be currently incarcerated for a felony offense. There cannot also not be any sort of order from any court that states that you cannot vote for any reason. 

What You Need To Be Able To Register 

When you go to register to vote, you need the following items: 

• Your Drives License or State Identification Card or the Last 4 Numbers of your Social Security Number 

• An email address 

• Meet the above eligibility requirements 

You can register online. You can also download the voter registration form and return it to your voter registration office. In Minnesota you can also register at the same place you cast your ballot on election day.  

One note to keep in mind, if you register a change of address with the United State Postal Service, you very well could have a new place to vote on election day.