Participating in elections is one of the freedoms and privileges of being an American citizen. No matter your beliefs or which candidate you support, it is important to exercise your voting rights. Your vote counts!
Are you a first time voter? Are you registered? In what state are you registered? We’ll help you find out the answers below.
More than 140 Normandale students took part in a Mock Election hosted by Student Life, providing an opportunity to experience the voting process while sharing their opinions on a variety of campus-related topics. Students cast anonymous paper ballots and participated in a fun, hands-on election simulation designed to promote civic engagement and encourage participation in the democratic process.
Among the results, students showed a preference for digital textbook access over hard-copy textbooks, and Nike was the most popular athletic clothing brand among respondents. Students also shared how they receive campus news and how they typically travel to campus. Student Life thanks everyone who participated and helped make the event a success.
View the complete mock election results
As Election Day approaches, students are encouraged to make a plan to vote:
Register to vote online by Oct. 13
Find your polling place
National Vote Early Day Oct. 24
Preview your ballot
Upcoming Student Life Events
• Election Hero Day will take place from 11 a.m. to I p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Overlook. Students can learn more about voting, connect with campus resources and celebrate civic participation.
• Election Day is Nov. 3: Stop by the Student Life table in College Services from 11 a.m. to 1 .m. to pick up voting resources and reminders before heading to the polls.
You can vote in person or by mail-in ballot. See the special circumstances for Minnesota college students.
Check your Secretary of State's official website to see if you are registered to vote. For Minnesota, find out here.
Here is some information from the Minnesota Secretary of State:
See Minnesota-specific rules for college students from the MN Secretary of State’s office
Voting is important because it impacts your day-to-day life and future. College students have an important role in shaping our nation and local communities. Learn more about why college students’ votes are vital.
Every two years, colleges and universities from across Minnesota compete for the Democracy Cup. This award recognizes higher education institutions that have the highest voting rate for student voters.
The effort is co-sponsored by Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office, LeadMN (student association for public two year colleges), Students United (student association for four year state universities), Minnesota Student Association (student government for University of Minnesota), Minnesota Association of Private College Students and Minnesota Campus Compact.
Normandale won the inaugural Democracy Cup for the two-year public colleges category in 2018.
Civil discourse is a part of our political system. Learning how to engage with others with civility is just as important as voting. Learn about civil discourse.
If you want to find out election results, go to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Election Results webpage.
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