Dear John,
Along with same-day registration and mail-in ballots, early in-person voting is one of those hard-won democratic tools that Minnesotans have used for years to make our elections more accessible.
CORRECTION: This weekend, early voting locations across Minnesota are offering extended early voting hours, opening from 9am-3pm. Previously, we incorrectly stated locations would open at 8am. Our apologies! See where to cast your ballot this weekend.
Every Election Day I’ve worked, I find a voter after 7pm (polls close at 8pm) who is stuck at work and worried about not getting a chance to vote. I remember these conversations because these folks are THE REASON we keep calling, knocking and texting until the polls close. Sometimes, we’re able to find a way to make it work with a ride or by appealing to a boss. Other times, it doesn’t work out. For a lot of us, our best chance to get to the polls is the weekend before the election.
Get ready to vote: Send our Busy Voter’s Guide and School Board Guide to your people, and ask them about their voting plan.
Let’s make every vote count.
Onward,
Sabrina Mauritz (she/her)
Political Director
P.S. Yes, you’ll still get a sticker!
