Your voice matters! We’ve compiled these resources to help you know when, how and where to vote.
Important Dates
For more information about dates and registering to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
- September 16:
- National Voter Registration Day - Join us at NHCC on Tuesday, September 16, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Pathways Day to learn how to register to vote, find your polling place and ballot information, and enjoy food, prizes and more!
- Special Election – Voters who reside in District 34B (Zip Codes: 55316, 55433, 55443, 55444, 55445, 55448) can vote to fill the vacancy of former Representative Melissa Hortman.
- October 14: Deadline to register in advance to save time on Election Day
- November 4: Election Day - In Minnesota, you also have the right to register and vote on Election Day when you provide proof of residence.
Register to Vote
- If you meet these requirements, you are eligible to vote in Minnesota.
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote
Registration resources from the Minnesota Secretary of State website:
How to Vote Early
There are multiple options to cast your vote early.
Voting resources from the Minnesota Secretary of State website:
How to Vote on Election Day
Make a plan before voting on Election Day, including finding your polling place and reviewing what will be on your ballot.
Voting resources from the Minnesota Secretary of State website:
Get Involved
NHCC is proud to support civic engagement on campus. As an active participant in the All IN Campus Democracy Challenge, NHCC is committed to raising awareness and increasing engagement in the democratic process, including voting, contacting elected officials and more. Review the college's Voter Engagement Plan for more information.
Get involved! Contact Lindsay Fort, Director of Student Involvement or Monte Stewart, Director of Student Life.
- Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - provides official information for voting in Minnesota
- Hennepin County Voting - view election calendar and voting information for Hennepin County
- USAGov - access official voting and election information from the federal government
- 7 Simple Steps for Ballot Beginners - provides 7 steps for beginner voters
- Vote.org - access non-partisan information on voting
- What Civil Discourse Means and How to Engage in it - League of Women Voters - learn about civil discourse
- Setting Ground Rules - learn about civil discourse from the United States Federal Courts
- Engaging Differences - learn how to engage with differences from this non-profit organization
- Best Practices for Practicing Civil Discourse - learn best practices from the National Institute for Civil Discourse
- Know Your Voting Rights - ACLU - learn how to exercise your voting rights
- Voting Rights - League of Women Voters - learn how to advocate for voting rights
- Voting and Election Laws - learn about voting rights laws