Your voice, your vote. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Important Dates
- August 13: Primary Day
- September 17: National Voter Registration Day -
Join us at NHCC on Tuesday, September 17, from 12pm-2pm on Pathways Day to learn how to register to vote, find your polling place and ballot information and more! Prizes, food and more! Learn More!
- October 15: Voter Registration Deadline – Register to Vote!
- November 5: Election Day - In Minnesota, you also have the right to register and vote on Election Day when you provide proof of residence. Click here for information about registering on Election Day
Why Voting Matters
Hear from NHCC Students why voting is important.
How to Vote
View the Ballot - Get to know the candidates and what issues you are voting on
Multiple options for voting
- Vote Early by Mail - If you are going to be somewhere other than your residence on Election Day, you can still vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot instructions available from the Minnesota Secretary of State website here.
- Vote Early in Person - You can vote early with an absentee ballot at your local elections office. Some cities and towns offer in-person absentee voting.
- Vote from Military or Abroad- If you are going to be out of the country or studying aboard on the day of the elections, you can still vote in Minnesota. Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website for information and resources related to overseas voting.
- Vote on Election Day.
- Find your Polling Place and Voting hours on the Minnesota Secretary of State website. On Election Day, go to your polling place and cast your vote!
Voter Registration
Learn the basics about voter registration.
To be eligible to vote in Minnesota you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Finished with all parts of any felony sentence
Not sure if you are registered to vote? Click HERE.
It is strongly recommended that you register to vote, update your current registration, or vote early to save yourself time on Election Day. The last day to register in advance is October 15, 2024. You can also register on Election Day (November 5) at your polling place, but will need proof of Minnesota residence.
How to Get Involved in Voting Initiatives and Process
- Meet/connect with the NHCC Campus Voting Coordinators:
- Lindsay Fort, Dean of Student Development
- Monte Stewart, Director of Student Life
- Connect with NHCC Student Senate
- Attend the National Voter Registration Day event at NHCC on September 17
- Join the All- In Challenge to encourage active and informed participation in American democracy.
- Increase voter turnout by reminding friends and family to vote and share voting resources with them
- Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State – Provides all official information related to voting in Minnesota.
- I’m A College Student – Provide helpful information on who is eligible to vote, understanding residence, and registering to vote
- College Student FAQs and Resources for Elections – Shares frequently asked questions (FAQs) about voting as a college student
- I’m A College Student – Provide helpful information on who is eligible to vote, understanding residence, and registering to vote
- Hennepin County Voting – Election calendar and voting information for Hennepin County and Brooklyn Park.
- Hennepin County Voter Guide – Explains the voting process and provides resources to be a more informed voter.
- Hennepin County Voter Guide – Explains the voting process and provides resources to be a more informed voter.
- USAGov – Official voting and election information furnished by the federal government.
- STEPS Student Voting Guide – First-time voting guide for students created by Student Training & Education in Public Service.
- BallotReady – Comprehensive candidate and referendum information.
- LeadMN – Election information provided by the student-led association representing all Minnesota State community colleges. There are also helpful resources for faculty.
- Federal Voting Assistance – Federal program providing voting assistance to service members, their families, and overseas citizens.
- Vote.org – Non-partisan, non-profit organization providing comprehensive voter information.
- Vote411 – One-stop-shop for election related information created by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
- Campus Election Engagement Project – National nonpartisan group that supports colleges and universities engage students in federal, state and local elections, providing candidate information, issues, and primary guides.
Learning how to engage with others in constructive and civil dialogues is an important part of the political process.
- What Civil Discourse Means and How to Engage in it
- Setting Ground Rules – resource from United States Federal Courts
- Engaging Differences – work together to address our challenges
- Best Practices for Practicing Civil Discourse – Lead with empathy, listening for understanding, and humility to find common ground.
- Know Your Voting Rights - ACLU - Learn how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.
- Voting Rights - League of Women Voters - Learn about and advocate for voting rights with such topics as expanding voter access, redistricting, money in politics, and fighting voter suppression.
- Voting and Election Laws - Learn about voting rights laws and constitutional amendments, voter suppression, and voter accessibility laws.
- Minnesota State Statute 201.1611 – Postsecondary Institution and School District Voter Registration
- Why your Vote matters