Your voice matters and voting is one of the most impactful ways to make it heard. Voting is not just a civic duty; it's a way to influence the decisions that will impact your community, your career, and the country. Don’t let others decide your future—vote and be part of the change!
Where to Vote
Check upcoming elections sites for your address using the Minnesota Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Minnesota provides you with three voting options:
- Vote in person. You can vote on November 5 at your polling place. Polls are open 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Vote by mail. Your absentee ballot must be received by mail by Election Day or it will not be counted. Return your ballot by mail or package delivery service (such as FedEx or UPS). You can also return your absentee ballot in person by 8:00 p.m. on election day to the election office that sent your ballot. You cannot drop off your absentee ballot at your polling place on Election Day.
- Vote early in person. You can vote before Election Day at an early voting location or the county election office.
If you have not registered to vote and meet Minnesota’s registration requirements, you can register in person at an early voting location before Election Day or at your polling place on Election Day by providing proof of residence. If you have any questions, contact your campus voting coordinator for more information.
Click here to access more State of Minnesota voting information.
Register to Vote
Unlike many states, you can wait until Election Day to register in Minnesota. However, we encourage you to register before Election Day—it will save you time at the polling place.
- The deadline to register online is Tuesday, October 15, 11:59 p.m., 21 days before Election Day.
- The deadline to register on paper is Tuesday, October 15, 5:00 p.m., 21 days before Election Day. Paper applications can be found on both campuses. For North Mankato, check out the kiosk outside of the Welcome Center. For Faribault, check out the information table in the lobby.
- Otherwise, you can register on Election Day at your polling place.
SCC Student Voter Engagement Activities
Student Life at the college provides information and activities focused on the 2024 election. You learn more in the D2L Student Lounge (https://southcentral.learn.minnstate.edu/d2l/home/5629551)
Who Can Vote?
To vote in Minnesota, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days. If you had a felony conviction, you can vote if you are not currently incarcerated, even if you are on probation or parole.
(Source: Minnesota Secretary of State—Who Can Vote?)
Other States Voter Registration Information:
SCC Campus Vote Coordinator
Dr. Judy Endres
Vice President of Student Affairs
507-389-7351
