Register to Vote

Your vote is your voice as an American citizen. It’s your opportunity to be heard, to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions and to have a say in important issues that affect your family and your community. On Election Day, every vote matters, so register to vote today!

Minnesota Secretary of State

You can register to vote either before election day or at your polling place.

You can register to vote:

  • online
  • by mailing in a voter registration form
  • at your polling place on the date of the election. If you register at your polling place, you must bring an accepted form of identification with you to your polling place.  Accepted forms of identification can be found here.

Iowa Secretary of State

You can register to vote either before election day or at your polling place.

You can register to vote:

  • by mailing in a voter registration form to your county auditor at least 10 days before a general election and 11 days before all other elections.
  • at your polling place on election day.  If you register at your polling place, you must have proof of identification and proof of residence (some proof of identification, such as a driver’s license can also serve as proof of residence).  If you do not have such proof, a registered voter from your precinct may attest to your identification and residence.  More details about in person registration can be found here.

South Dakota Secretary of State

You must register to vote at least 15 days before any election.

You can register to vote:

North Dakota Secretary of State

North Dakota does not require voter registration.  However, you must present proof of identity and residence at your polling place.  Acceptable forms of identification must include your: name, residential address, and date of birth.

Acceptable forms of identification are:

  • Valid, current North Dakota driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card
  • Tribal government issued identification card
  • Long term care identification certificate (provided by ND facility).