Voting early by mail can help reduce lines on election day and the community safe! While you can request a mail-in ballot up until November 5th in Minnesota, we suggest that you request your ballot at least two weeks before election day (February 20th) to ensure it will be received in time. Each state has a different election day so if you plan to vote by mail in that state, make sure to learn the date of its Presidential Primary. Here is some helpful information on how to request your mail-in ballot from campus. Feel free to email vote@stolaf.edu with any clarifying questions.
Voting by Mail from Campus
First, go to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s absentee ballot request form here.
Step One – Location
- County: Rice
- City, State, Zip: Northfield, MN, 55057
Step Two – Personal Information
- Enter Your Full Name and Date of Birth
- Enter your Minnesota ID Number (Driver’s License or I.D. Card) OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number
- Enter your address:
- If you live in a dorm:
- House Number – Enter “0” (Zero)
- Street – Select your dorm’s name from the dropdown menu (ex. “Rand Hall CLG”)
- If you live in an honor house or off-campus:
- Enter your house’s address
- If you live in a hotel:
- Enter your hotel address
- If you live in a dorm:
- Select where you want your ballot to be sent
- Enter your email address
- Verify the information and sign
Congrats, you’ve requested your mail-in ballot! Remember to turn in your ballot at least a week before the election to ensure that it is counted on Election Day (Nov. 8th).
Voting by Mail from Home
Go to your state’s Secretary of State’s website and to find your state’s absentee ballot request form and procedures. Links to the website can be found at https://vote.gov/ and by searching your state of residence.