“Act with Personal Integrity and Civic Responsibility” is one of the six dimensions of the Our Husky Compact at St. Cloud State University. This fall students have the opportunity to demonstrate that dimension and exercise their Constitutional right by voting in the 2020 Presidential election.
In 2016, 48 percent of college students voted in the election, up three percentage points from 2012, according to a Tufts University’s Tisch College report. St. Cloud State administration, faculty, and staff are working hard to inform students on the logistics of voting, making the process clear and the act of voting obtainable.
Here are some brief highlights and helpful links for the college student voter:
Register to Vote
Minnesota residents can register to vote online, on paper, or in person on Election Day.
Check my voter registration status
If you have voted in Minnesota in past elections, you can check your status and find your polling location.
Absentee Ballots
To vote by mail, apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to you. You do not need to be registered to apply. Absentee ballots must be postmarked before Election Day (Nov. 3) and received by your county within the next seven calendar days (Nov. 10).
Early voting
Minnesota residents can vote early with an absentee ballot at your local elections office. If you are not registered, you can do so in person if you show proof of residence. Early voting runs Sept. 18 through Nov. 2.
What’s on my ballot? Enter your address into the My Ballot finder to view a sample ballot for your precinct. Find your polling location Students living on campus will vote at the Southside Boys & Girls Club at 1205 6th Ave S on Nov. 3. Voter registration guide For more information, including frequently asked questions, and important dates, visit the Get out the Vote webpage.Related Links
All voters in Minnesota will have the same races on their general election ballot: U.S. President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Senator, State Representative, and Judicial seats. Local races will vary: County Officials, City Officers, School Board Members, Township Officers, and local ballot questions.
If you would like to vote in person on Election Day, enter your address into the Polling Place Finder to find out important voting information for your precinct.
Any individual or organization can help register the public to vote. Due to COVID-19, a SCSU Safety Plan must be completed and submitted prior to event an appropriate reservations made.
