Sept. 17 is National Voter Registration Daya nonpartisan civic vacation devoted to celebrating democracy and inspiring Individuals to register to vote earlier than the Nov. 5 basic election.

The vacation additionally serves as a public reminder to US residents to verify their present voter registration standing, keep up to date with key election info, and prepare for absentee voting (which begins Sept. 20). Details about all of that is accessible on the Hennepin County Elections website,

On Nationwide Voter Registration Day, members of the League of Women Voters of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Hopkins (LWV MEPH) have been at Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie to share info and assist college students and employees register to vote.

LWV is a nonpartisan nationwide political group that encourages knowledgeable and energetic participation in authorities, works to extend understanding of main public coverage points, and influences public coverage via training and advocacy.

A number of Hennepin Technical Faculty college students stopped by LWV’s info desk at lunchtime on Sept. 17, together with Idman Noor, who mentioned she can be voting in her first basic election this yr.

Sharon Borine, LWV MEPH’s president, mentioned it was essential to her to empower voters like Noor to train their proper to vote. “We’re right here at present for democracy,” she mentioned. “We’re about rights for all Individuals, and the facility which you can train as a person by voting.”

She added, “Regardless of who you’re, the one factor you are able to do to make a distinction is vote.”

LWV to host extra native voter registration occasions

Borine mentioned LWV MEPH will host extra upcoming voter registration and informational occasions at native libraries, faculties, and companies. Its subsequent voter registration occasion shall be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Lush Cosmetics in Ridgedale Middle, Minnetonka.

LWV MEPH additionally hosted 4 current candidate forums together with for Eden Prairie’s city ​​council, school board, Hennepin County Commissioner District 6and Minnesota Home Districts 49A and 49B.

Borine mentioned that regardless of its identify, the 104-year-old League of Ladies Voters welcomes everybody as members, not simply girls. Borine mentioned that males make up about 20% of the group’s membership.

LWV additionally takes its standing as a nonpartisan group severely, she mentioned: “Many people have belonged to 3 completely different political events, and we welcome everybody. We’re respectful of everybody and do not even ask” their political get together affiliation.

For extra details about LWV MEPH and the best way to be part of or attend their occasions, go to its website,

What to learn about voting

On Nationwide Voter Registration Day, Hennepin County shared essential suggestions, dates and deadlines. All of this info and extra can be accessible on the Hennepin County Elections website,

Earlier than you vote:

Vote absentee:

Vote early in individual:

Necessary dates of the election

Sept. 20: Absentee voting begins for the overall election.
Oct. 15: Basic election deadline to pre-register to vote.
Nov. 4: In-person absentee voting closes at 5 pm
Nov. 5: Basic Election Day (polls open 7 am to eight pm)

Though pre-registration for the Nov. 2024 basic election ends Oct. 15, anybody who misses this deadline however plans to vote can register at their polling place on Election Day. Lookup designated polling locations here,