*Register to vote at the UMD Library*

Registration forms available at the UMD Library Circulation Desk

Secure Voter Registration Form Submission Box adjacent to the Circulation Desk

VOTING IN THE 2008 UNITED STATES ELECTIONS

Am I eligible to vote?

You may register and vote in Minnesota on the next Election Day if you:

• will be at least 18-years-old on Election Day
• are a citizen of the United States
• will have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding Election Day
• have any felony conviction record discharged, expired, or completed
• are not under court-ordered guardianship where a court has revoked your voting rights
• have not been ruled legally incompetent by a court of law

How do I vote?

• Minnesota Voters Guide
  This pdf provides consise voter information that can be easily printed out.
• Minnesota Secretary of State Voting Information
  This site provides voter registration applications in several languages as well as information about registering on Election Day.
• SAVE A STEP AND REGISTER TO VOTE RIGHT HERE ON CAMPUS! Visit the UMD Library Circulation Desk by October 14th to register.
• Voting and Election Information

Special Notes for Students

• Students can decide to have their residence listed as their address at school or a parent’s address. Students cannot register to vote at both addresses.
• For students that decide to register at a parent's address and that address is another state, please check out the United States Election Assistance Commission for information on absentee voting.
• To vote in Minnesota, check out the College Students voting in Minnesota guide.

Where and when do I vote?

• MN Polling Place Finder
  Provides your polling place (based on residence address), a map to the polling place, and a list of elections you will be voting for.
• Important Election dates to keep in mind:
  • Minnesota General Election - November 4th

What materials will be at each service point from 09-15-2008 to 11-04-2008?

• Voter Registration form (click here for translations)
• Instructions for Registrants
• First-time Voters Guide: MN Secretary of State's (SOS's) Elections 101 Guide
• MN SOS's MN Voter's Guide

What if I don’t pre-register?

The state of Minnesota allows voters to register at the polling place on Election Day. You must provide proof of residence to register at the polls. Check out the Secretary of State's Register to Vote page for more information on acceptable documents to use as proof of residence.

Where do I vote as a student?

The Minnesota Polling Place Finder provides your polling place (based on residence address), a map to the polling place, and a list of elections you will be voting for.

Adapted from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Library

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