To the Editor,
I’m glad I live in Minnesota. I have only been here a little over two years. But it feels like I moved back to America after living in Wisconsin. I decided to look into the voting laws here recently and want to share. I love all the new freedoms after living in a state that is controlled by restrictive voter laws put in place by corrupt politicians that pick the voters instead of the voters picking their representatives.
This is what I found:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Finished with all parts of any felony sentence
- Also, we get no-excuse absentee ballots so you can vote early by in-person absentee ballot.
- Minnesota voters are not required to provide identification in order to receive a ballot.
- Your ballot will count even if you do not vote on every race or ballot question.
- If you make a mistake, you have a right to ask for a replacement ballot.
- You don’t have to vote a party ticket, you just have to read the instructions on the ballot and choose.
- You have a right to take time off work to vote without losing your pay, personal leave, or vacation time.
- And, we have the option of changing our government every two years.
Jen Petrillo
Lanesboro, MN