Nonpartisan call to action on National Voter Registration Day

Sept. 17 is Nationwide Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic vacation devoted to celebrating democracy and inspiring People to register to vote earlier than the Nov. 5 normal election.

The vacation additionally serves as a public reminder to U.S. residents to examine their current voter registration standing, keep up to date with key election info, and organize for absentee voting (which begins Sept. 20). Details about all of that is obtainable on the Hennepin County Elections web site.

On Nationwide Voter Registration Day, members of the League of Ladies Voters of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Hopkins (LWV MEPH) have been at Hennepin Technical School in Eden Prairie to share info and assist college students and employees register to vote.

LWV is a nonpartisan nationwide political group that encourages knowledgeable and energetic participation in authorities, works to extend understanding of main public coverage points, and influences public coverage via training and advocacy.  

A number of Hennepin Technical School college students stopped by LWV’s info desk at lunchtime on Sept. 17, together with Idman Noor, who mentioned she can be voting in her first normal election this 12 months.

Sharon Borine, LWV MEPH’s president, mentioned it was vital to her to empower voters like Noor to train their proper to vote. “We’re right here immediately for democracy,” she mentioned. “We’re about rights for all People, and the ability that you may exert as a person by voting.”

She added, “Regardless of who you’re, the one factor you are able to do to make a distinction is vote.”

LWV to host extra native voter registration occasions

Borine mentioned LWV MEPH will host extra upcoming voter registration and informational occasions at native libraries, faculties, and companies. Its subsequent voter registration occasion might be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Lush Cosmetics in Ridgedale Middle, Minnetonka.

LWV MEPH additionally hosted 4 latest candidate boards together with for Eden Prairie’s metropolis council, faculty board, Hennepin County Commissioner District 6, and Minnesota Home Districts 49A and 49B.

Borine mentioned that regardless of its title, the 104-year-old League of Ladies Voters welcomes everybody as members, not simply girls. Borine mentioned that males make up about 20% of the group’s membership.

LWV additionally takes its standing as a nonpartisan group severely, she mentioned: “Many people have belonged to a few totally different political events, and we welcome everybody. We’re respectful of everybody and don’t even ask” their political social gathering affiliation.

For extra details about LWV MEPH and tips on how to be part of or attend their occasions, go to its web site.

What to learn about voting

On Nationwide Voter Registration Day, Hennepin County shared vital ideas, dates and deadlines. All of this info and extra can also be obtainable on the Hennepin County Elections web site.

Earlier than you vote:

Vote absentee:

Vote early in-person: 

Essential election dates

Sept. 20: Absentee voting begins for the final election.
Oct. 15: Normal election deadline to pre-register to vote.
Nov. 4: In-person absentee voting closes at 5 p.m. 
Nov. 5: Normal Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to eight p.m.)

Though pre-registration for the Nov. 2024 normal election ends Oct. 15, anybody who misses this deadline however plans to vote can register at their polling place on Election Day. Search for designated polling locations right here.