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Minnesotans can vote by mail - and probably should

There is a primary election coming to Minnesota on Tuesday, August 11th. Voting officials are working to make voting as safe and simple as possible during COVID. But my advice is to get yoour mail in ballot as soon as possible and vote by mail.
You can apply for a mail-in ballot from the Minnesota Secretary of State. You can do that on-line. If you are already a registered voter you won’t need a witness signature. I’ve got the link to the page to apply on-line below. Please vote. And please do it by mail. Voting by mail is efficient and safe. 


The following text is from the Secretary of States website linked above. I provide for your edification and elucidation.

Read before you apply

For your ballot to count, remember this important information:

    Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.
    Your signature envelope might have a box for a witness to complete and sign. Due to COVID19, there is no witness requirement for registered voters for the August 11, 2020 State Primary. Non-registered voters will still need a witness, to indicate their proof of residence.
    Mail the ballot and forms back right away after you finish. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (August 11, 2020) and received by your county by the day before the county canvass, which may take place on the second or third day following the election.


Application deadline

You can apply for a ballot any time during the year, except the day of the election. Leave time for election officials to mail your ballot. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (August 11, 2020) and received by your county by the day before the county canvass, which may take place on the second or third day following the election.

Deadline to return your ballot


Your ballot will not count if it is received after the deadline. It must be postmarked on or before Election Day (August 11, 2020) and received by your county by the day before the county canvass, which may take place on the second or third day following the election. Return your ballot by mail or package delivery service (such as FedEx or UPS). You can also return your ballot in person no later than 3 p.m. on Election Day to the election office that sent your ballot. You can drop off ballots for up to three other voters. You will need to show  identification with name and signature when returning a ballot for someone else.

Tim
Central Minnesota Political

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