As a Minnesota Voter, you have protections. And options!
📩 Vote by Mail.
🗳️ Vote Early.
👥 Bring Someone to Assist You to the Polls.
You Have Protections as a Voter
You have the right to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and a resident of Minnesota for 20 days.
- You can vote by mail if you are concerned about voting in person. Apply early and track your ballot! Check the Secretary of State’s office for receipt of your vote*.
- You have the right to vote free from intimidation. No one, including an election official, poll watcher, or other voter, has the right to intimidate or threaten you at the polls.
- You can bring someone to assist you to the polls and even into the voting booth, as long as they are not your employer or union representative.
- You can vote before the election with an absentee ballot at your local elections office.
- You can register to vote on Election Day at your polling place. You will need proof of residence or–if you do not have the required documentation–have someone who is already a voter in the precinct come with you to the polling place and vouch that you live in the district.
Do not let fear or confusion stop you from casting your ballot on the issues you care about:
- access to healthcare.
- rising energy costs for fossil fuels.
- protecting the air, water, environment, and each other.
*As of 2026, postmarks signify the date of mail processing, not the drop-off date. If voting by mail, be sure to mail your ballot several days before the deadline or request a hand-stamped date at a retail post office.
What to Do If You Encounter Issues
Experiencing trouble voting or have a question about the process?
How You Can Take Action
For immediate assistance, call the Secretary of State’s Voter Protection Hotline or the non-partisan Election Protection Coalition.
Contact Information
Secretary of State Office
Call: 1-877-600-VOTE (8683)
Text: 651-217-3862
Election Protection Coalition Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE
Encountering intimidation?
How You Can Take Action
Report it immediately to the Sect. of State’s Office or the Election Protection Hotline. Election officials will get ahold of the county. Call COPAL’s Helpline if you see ICE activity or have been directly impacted and need support.
Contact Information
Secretary of State Office
Call: 1-877-600-VOTE (8683)
Text: 651-217-3862
Election Protection Coalition Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE
COPAL ICE Hotline: 612-255-3112
Need to verify your ballot status or find your polling place?
How You Can Take Action
Use the official Secretary of State websites.
Contact Information
Want to Do More to Ensure Fair Elections?
You can:
- Become an Election Judge: As an election judge you can see how it all works behind the scenes and help your neighbors feel safe to vote.
- Train to be a Legal Observer: Plug into trainings hosted by other institutions, such as the Immigrant Defense Network or Unidos (MONARCA), to know what to do in case of federal intimidation.
- Share this “Feeling Scared to Vote?” info with neighbors & community members.
Questions About Mail-in Voting?
The current administration says they’re going to ban mail-in voting? They can’t in Minnesota. Don’t let confusion stop you from protecting the prairie or voting your voice.
State law governs elections, which means federal officials cannot unilaterally ban mail-in voting in Minnesota.
What can you do to ensure your vote is counted?
- Vote early or make your voting plan early.
- Check the Secretary of State’s office for receipt of your vote after you’ve mailed it in.
Questions? Please contact the MN Secretary of State Office.
Call: 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) // Text: 651-217-3862 // Visit: sos.mn.gov/elections-voting
The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only, and should not be taken as legal advice.
