General Election Alert
Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 7th and 100 Rural Women has compiled a list of voter resources and voting facts to ensure our readers stay informed this election cycle.
What is Absentee Voting?
Absentee voting (mail-in voting) is conducted by mail-in or drop-off ballot before Election Day. All states will mail a ballot to voters if certain conditions are met. The voter may return the ballot in person or by mail. Some states will let voters apply for an absentee ballot in person before Election Day and then vote the ballot that same day. Find out your states rules on absentee voting here.
Where can I learn more?
There is a lot of information and many resources about voting from national research institutes, government bodies, and news sources across the country. We have compiled a list of studies, articles and videos from a variety of sources for your reading.
STUDIES & ARTICLES
- VOTE411 is a national organization that provides non-partisan election information to voters and shares local voter guides based on your location. They also provide links to many other voter guides and candidate debates so readers can stay informed. Click here to find your local voter guide.
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The Minnesota Secretary of State website makes it easy to register online. You may also register on election day at your local polling place (click here to find a polling station near you). You may also view a sample ballot on the Minnesota’s Secretary of State website.
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This article published by Stanford University’s found that there is no discernable impact on either party’s share of the vote when universal vote by mail is used.
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Is the US Ready to Vote by Mail? This podcast by The Daily from The New York Times explores the challenges the American voting system faces this year and uses the primaries in Georgia and Montana as case studies.
- The League of Women Voters of Minnesota has an archive of recorded forums for viewing. They also provide a map that shows which counties have elections coming up. You may access that here. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse any specific candidate or party.