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1. How do I register to vote?

You must complete a voter registration card and return it to the Auditor's Office no later than 20 days before the next election. These voter registration cards are available in the Auditor's Office, with your driver's license application, in your state income tax booklet, or in most state offices.

The questions are simple, such as: name, address, birthday, and last address where you were registered.

For additional information, view the Voter Registration and Information webpage.

2. Do I have to register each time I vote?

No. Your registration is permanent unless you move, change your name or fail to vote for the last 4 years. If you move or change your name you must complete a new voter registration card, so we can update our records. This is true even if you just move to a new apartment in the same building.

All voters who have not voted in the last 4 years are purged from our files, so then you would need to re-register, as well.

3. Who is eligible to vote?

You must be 18 years old by election day, a citizen of the United States and have resided in Minnesota for at least 20 days before the election.

4. I failed to register 20 days before the election. Can I still vote?

Yes. You can register at the polls on election day. However, you do need proof of residence for an election day registration. View the Election Day Voter Registration webpage for more details.

5. How do I find out my polling place?

Polling places are listed on the card you received from the Secretary of State verifying your address when you registered. If that polling place is changed for any reason, you will receive a new card. If you cannot locate this card or if you have any other questions regarding elections, call the Auditor's Office at 218-299-5006.

For more information, view the Polling Places webpage.