VOTE – St. Olaf College

Engage in the Democratic Process

Every Ole has a place in the democratic process. Identify your cause, start a dialogue, and share your voice.

"Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, empowering individuals to shape the future, hold leaders accountable, and drive social change. It's not just a right, but a responsibility—a powerful tool for preserving democracy and building a better society."
Your Election Engagment Team

Learn about the different ways to participate in elections, on campus or at home, and how to stay civically engaged all year long.

All you need is your Minnesota ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security number! If you need help, you can use our handy Voter Registration Guide to register to vote on campus or absentee. The deadline to pre-register to vote in Minnesota is February 13, 2024 for the Presidential National Primary.

Not registering in MN? No problem! You can register in any state using the link above. You can also visit vote.gov for more information about how to register in your home state.

2024 Election Timeline

Meet Your Elected Officials

Get to know your current elected officials.

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Non-U.S. Citizens

Even though you may not be able to vote, there are still many ways to get involved and use your voice!

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Official Political Policies

Review St. Olaf’s political policies so you can engage in the democratic process.

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St. Olaf takes part in the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE), an initiative that looks at aggregate election turnout data from more than 1,100 colleges and universities and 10 million student records from all 50 states to better understand college student political learning and engagement in democracy.

You can read more about how the NSLVE results informed our election engagement activities for 2024 in our 2024-25 democratic engagement plan.

Platinum Seal for Voter Engagement from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

86.7%

of eligible St. Olaf student voters voted in the 2020 election. The national average was 66%.

94%

of eligible St. Olaf student voters registered to vote in the 2020 election.

70%

of eligible St. Olaf student voters chose to vote absentee or mail-in in the 2020 election.

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