McLeod County Commission District 5 Special Election

Yes, you can register at your voting location on Election Day.

Minnesota offers online voter registration.To register online in Minnesota, you need to provide your email address and ONE of the following: Minnesota driver’s license number, Minnesota identification card number, OR the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have a Minnesota-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Minnesota Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.

You do not need to show ID to vote in Minnesota if your voter registration is current and active.If you registered by mail, you're voting for the first time in Minnesota, and your ID number could not be verified by the state, or if you are registering to vote on Election Day, you will have to show ID and a document with your current name and address when you vote in person. If you have not voted in the last four years, you must also show ID and a document with your current name and address when you vote in person. Acceptable IDs (can be expired) include: driver's license, state ID, or learner’s permit issued by any state US Passport US Military or Veteran ID Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo Minnesota university, college, or technical college ID Minnesota high school IDAcceptable documents (which can be shown on an electronic device) include: bill, account, or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for phone, TV, internet, utilities, banking or credit card, rent, or mortgage residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day current student fee statement Other methods to verify your identity include: registered voter from your precinct who can confirm your name and address notice of late registration valid registration in the same precinct college student ID (if a student housing list is provided) staff person of a residential facility who can confirm your name and address

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Minnesota's site. Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in Minnesota. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Minnesota’s site to find where to vote early. What do I need to bring?You do not need to show ID to vote in Minnesota if your voter registration is current and active.If you registered by mail, you're voting for the first time in Minnesota, and your ID number could not be verified by the state, or if you are registering to vote on Election Day, you will have to show ID and a document with your current name and address when you vote in person. If you have not voted in the last four years, you must also show ID and a document with your current name and address when you vote in person. Acceptable IDs (can be expired) include: driver's license, state ID, or learner’s permit issued by any state US Passport US Military or Veteran ID Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo Minnesota university, college, or technical college ID Minnesota high school IDAcceptable documents (which can be shown on an electronic device) include: bill, account, or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for phone, TV, internet, utilities, banking or credit card, rent, or mortgage residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day current student fee statement Other methods to verify your identity include: registered voter from your precinct who can confirm your name and address notice of late registration valid registration in the same precinct college student ID (if a student housing list is provided) staff person of a residential facility who can confirm your name and address

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Registration deadlinesIn person during early voting:Feb 27 - Apr 13In-person at voting location on Election Day:Apr 14Online:Mar 25By mail (received by):Mar 25Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:Apr 13Voting deadlinesEarly voting:Feb 27 - Apr 13In-person:Apr 14

In Minnesota, any registered voter can request to receive a ballot by mail. Download your absentee ballot form. We recommend you request your absentee ballot at least two weeks before the Apr 13 deadline to make sure you have time to receive and cast your ballot before the election.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.How do I return my ballot?Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.Contact your local election office for more information about where to return your ballot in person.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved?What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.