General Election 2018 Tuesday, Nov. 6
Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Who can vote in Minnesota?
Registering with special circumstances
To be eligible to vote, you must be: • At least 18 years old on Election Day • A U.S. citizen • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days • Finished with all parts of any felony sentence
If you or someone you know needs to register to vote but is currently experiencing a special circumstance (homelessness, foreclosure, temporarily living in a nursing home or hospital, or living abroad, etc.) please visit www.stlouispark.org/elections or call 952.924.2503 for more information on how to register to vote.
Am I registered to vote?
Visit www.stlouispark.org/elections or call 952.924.2503 for more information on how to register to vote.
You can check your registration status online at www.stlouispark.org/elections or by calling the elections hotline at 952.924.2503. Make sure you know your registration status before Election Day!
Registration tip
If I am not registered at my current address, how do I register? • The cutoff date for pre-registration is 20 days before any election. In 2018 the cutoff date is Oct. 16. To register before Election Day, you can complete a voter registration application online or pick one up at most government offices and public libraries. Visit www.stlouispark.org/elections to learn more. • If you missed the pre-registration deadline, you can register or update your registration when you vote. Whether you choose to vote by absentee ballot or at your polling place on Election Day, you will need proof of residence to register. • To register at your polling place on Election Day, bring one proof of residence accepted under state law. • For a list of acceptable proofs of residence, visit www.stlouispark.org/elections or call the elections hotline at 952.924.2503.
Don’t wait until Election Day – plan ahead and contact the city clerk’s office with questions!
Candidate information We understand that voters are interested in learning more about the candidates on the ballot. In an effort to remain neutral, the city does not advertise for or provide background information on candidates or political platforms. Candidates appearing on the ballot may have their own websites dedicated to their campaign. Voters can use the following resources to search for additional information on candidates: • Search candidate filings on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, www.candidates.sos.state.mn.us • The Sun Sailor typically runs information on local candidates. The timing and contents of this article are not under the city’s control. For more information contact the Sun Sailor directly.
Where should I register to vote if I am a college student? College students should register to vote from the address they currently consider home. For many students, this is likely a school address or a parent’s house. If you still go back home to visit but no longer consider it your home, you should register to vote where you live at school.
www.stlouispark.org/elections
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