2020 Election Registration and Voting Information for Students at SMSU Campus

This comprehensive guide provides SMSU Campus students with essential information on voter registration, checking registration status, viewing sample ballots, voting options, assistance resources, and more. The content includes details on deadlines, requirements for on-campus and off-campus students, voting by mail, polling station locations, and the Election Protection Hotline. Accessible resources and tips ensure students can participate in the upcoming election confidently and securely.

• Election Registration
• Voting Information
• SMSU Campus
• Student Voters
• Voting Assistance

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1. 2020 ELECTION REGISTRATION AND VOTING INFORMATION SMSU s Campus Election Engagement Project Student Fellows: Isabella Erickson & Carter McLaughlin

2. Are you registered to vote? Not sure? Check your current registration status and location (any state) in 30 seconds at vote.org Need to register? Early registration is closed, BUT Register or update voter registration in person on Election Day Tuesday 11/3 VOTER REGISTRATION If living on campus: Only need your Student ID If living off campus: See Election Day TS below. Helpful information for Student Voters From the MN Secretary of State:College Students 2020 Tip Sheet, Election Day Registration Tip Sheet

3. Not sure what or who to expect on your ballot? View your sample ballot at mnvotes.org Only need your physical address Find easily accessible, nonpartisan information about each candidate at votereducationweek.org SAMPLE BALLOT & CANDIDATE INFO Will need your physical address AND email (sort of) Make your picks then email or print them off. *This is NOT your actual ballot. Helpful information for Student Voters View a sample ballot for Marshall, MN here

4. Vote in person Easily search for your local polling station at mnvotes.org (MN voters) or at vote.org (non-MN voters) Vote by mail Request your absentee/mail-in ballot at vote.org (non-MN voters) or mnvotes.org (MN voters) Registered voters need no witness signature on ballot this year VOTING OPTIONS For MN - Need not be registered to request, BUT will need a witness signature when completing ballot to verify residency Ballot envelope must be postmarked by Election Day 11/3, and received w/in 7 days by 11/10 Vote early in person Available at your local election office. Find yours at the MN Secretary of State website, or find your local state s Secretary of State website here MN Available September 19th November 2nd Need Assistance or Special Accommodations? Help is available! 2020 Voter Assistance Tip Sheet, 1-877-600-VOTE

5. Check the status of your absentee ballot: Verify that your ballot was received and counted here (MN voters), or see if your local state provides tracking services here Marshall Community Transit is free for students with your Mustang ID. Refer to their website for Red and Blue route information and hours of service Remember that your vote counts! No matter who you vote for. Get out there and exercise your right FINAL TIPS If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding voting, please feel free to reach out to us: carter.mclaughlin@my.smsu.edu Isabella.Erickson@my.smsu.edu

6. ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINE 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) 866ourvote.org

7. HOW TO VOTE BY MAIL STUDENTSUNITED.ORG