May 11 is Statehood Day! Today marks 165 years since Minnesota became a state.
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Moving this date would allow returning citizens to have an equal chance to participate in early voting for the August primary, which begins on June 23rd this year.
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The law allowing Minnesotans on probation or parole to register to vote is currently scheduled to take effect on July 1.
The Secretary of State's Office is pushing to change that to June 1.
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ICYMI - A bill to restore the right to vote for those who have left prison behind in Minnesota is one step closer to becoming law. By restoring the right to vote, we can create a more representative democracy. sos.state.mn.us/about-the-offi #mnvotes
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Right now, more than 66,000 Minnesotans who have left prison behind are still locked out of our
democracy. By restoring a citizen’s right to vote after leaving incarceration we can create a more
representative democracy. #mnvotes
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Today, Sec. Simon announced his legislative priorities to Strengthen Our Democracy. Priorities include automatic voter registration, restoration of voting rights, protections for elections workers, and preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds. sos.state.mn.us/about-the-offi
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Today at 1 p.m. the Minnesota State Canvassing Board will convene to certify the results from the recounts in House Districts 3A and 3B. Watch: house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
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The publicly funded recounts in House Districts 3A and 3B are complete. Unofficial results are available on our website below. The State Canvassing Board will reconvene to certify the results on December 15. electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Select/Recount
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The State Canvassing Board certified the 2022 General Election on November 29 and approved plans for recounts in House Districts 3A and 3B. More:
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Today at 1 p.m. the Minnesota State Canvassing Board will convene to certify the results from the 2022 General Election. Watch: house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
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Before the State Canvassing Board certifies election results, every county must conduct a post-election review (a hand count audit). It’s one way we can ensure our results are accurate. Today, we visited Anoka County to see the start of their audit. More: sos.state.mn.us/about-the-offi
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Today we honor America's veterans for the sacrifices they've made for our country. In recognition of their service, our offices will be closed for Veteran's Day on November 11.
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Election results published on Election Night are unofficial. They become official after county election officials audit and proof their work and then canvass their results. Learn more at mnvotes.gov/facts #mnvotes #Election2022
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About 60.66% of eligible Minnesotans voted in the 2022 General Election. Thank you to everyone who participated in our democracy! A special thank you to the nearly 30,000 election officials who helped the system run smoothly. #mnvotes #Election2022
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Polls are now closing. If you are already in line, you can stay in line to cast your ballot.
Unofficial results will be posted on our website and updated throughout the night. electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20221108
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It's #ElectionDay ! Polling places are open until 8 p.m. tonight. As long as you are in line before 8 p.m. you can still cast your vote. Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder. #mnvotes
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✅Unofficial election results will be posted at sos.state.mn.us/elections-voti after polls close at 8 p.m. tonight.
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✅ If you have an absentee ballot at home, you can still bring it to your county election office until 3 p.m.
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✅ You can still register to vote today, at the polling place. MN has same day registration; you must bring proof of residence listed here:
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🧵It's #ElectionDay ! Here are some reminders for Minnesota voters! #mnvotes
✅Check your polling place at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder as it may have changed since the last time you voted.
✅ Polls are open until 8 p.m., if you are in line by 8 p.m. you can vote.
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Polls are open and so is our call center! We'll be answering questions about voting until 8:30 p.m. tonight. Call 1-877-600-VOTE (8683).
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Election Day is TOMORROW! As of today, 586,883 ballots have been accepted in MN.
If you still have your absentee ballot, bring it to your county election office by 3 p.m. on 11/8 to ensure it is counted. Or you can vote at your polling place on 11/8.
sos.state.mn.us/elections-voti
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Election Day is TOMORROW (November 8). Remember, if you are in line before 8 p.m. you can vote. Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder. #Election2022
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🇺🇸 Today is Election Hero Day! Thank you to every Minnesotan who has stepped up to serve their community for the 2022 Election!
Honor their service by making a plan to vote TOMORROW (November 8) at mnvotes.gov. 🗳️ #Election2022
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We're 2 days away from Election Day (November 8.) Do you have a plan to vote? Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder. #Election2022
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📢Our call center is open today and ready to take your questions about voting in the November 8 Election.
☎️Call 1-877-600-VOTE (8683)
Hours:
11/5: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11/7: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
11/8: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Election Day is November 8. Know your rights and make your plan to vote at mnvotes.gov. #Election2022
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📢Our call center is open and ready to take your questions about voting in the November 8 Election.
☎️Call 1-877-600-VOTE (8683)
Hours:
11/3: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11/4: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11/5: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11/7: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11/8: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Just 5⃣ days until the November 8 Election!
As of today, 451,992 ballots have been accepted around the state.
If you still have your absentee ballot, bring it to your local election office by November 8 to ensure it is counted. sos.state.mn.us/elections-voti
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Do you still have your absentee ballot at home? Make sure your vote is counted by bringing it to your local election office before November 8. Find your election office here: sos.state.mn.us/elections-voti
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We're 1⃣ week from Election Day! Are you ready? Visit mnvotes.gov to:
✅Track your ballot
✅See your sample ballot
✅Find your polling place
#Election2022
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Across the state, local elections officials are hosting public accuracy tests to show their election equipment is working perfectly ahead of November 8. We stopped in Wright County this morning to see their tests. #Election2022
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It takes 30,000 Minnesotans to conduct a statewide election. Thank you to all of our neighbors, friends, and family who serve our communities with integrity. Do your part. Make a plan to vote at mnvotes.gov. #Election2022
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You can trust the results of Minnesotans elections. The diligent work of local elections officials, canvassing boards, and post-election audit teams ensure our results are accurate. Do your part. Make a plan to vote by Nov. 8 at mnvotes.gov. #Election2022
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There are robust laws and policies in places to ensure Minnesota's elections are secure. Watch to learn more. Then, go to mnvotes.gov and make a plan to vote. #Election2022
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We work hard to ensure every eligible Minnesotan has the access and opportunity to cast their vote - from online voter registration and same-day voter registration to a 46-day early voting period, and more. Get ready to vote at mnvotes.gov. #Election2022
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In the first five weeks of voting season, a total of 548,474 absentee ballot applications have been submitted and 282,277 ballots have been accepted.
❗️All ballots must be returned by November 8 to be counted.
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Do you still have a mail ballot at home? Take some time today to complete it - including the witness section on the ballot envelope - and get it in the mail.
Remember ‼️ All ballots must be received by November 8.
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This morning, we visited Chisago County for their public accuracy test of election equipment ahead of the Nov. 8 Election. During the testing, the public can see officials challenge the machines to ensure they are working with perfect accuracy. #Election2022
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