Ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, Common Cause Minnesota is reminding voters and the press that nonpartisan help is available for those encountering voting problems during early voting, returning their mail ballot, or on election day.
The hotlines are staffed with trained, nonpartisan experts to support voters through each step of the voting process, from registration to absentee and early voting, to casting a vote at the polls, and overcoming obstacles to their participation. Election protection assists voters in ensuring their vote is counted through various resources. The following numbers are active for different languages:
ENGLISH: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
SPANISH/ENGLISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
ASIAN LANGUAGES/ENGLISH: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
ARABIC/ENGLISH: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)
Common Cause Minnesota urges Minnesotans to verify their voter registration in advance and ensure it is updated. They encourage checking with three family members or friends as part of their “Me + 3” campaign. Then, turn out and vote in the primary election.
Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, Executive Director of Common Cause Minnesota stated, “The best way to hold power accountable is to vote your voice, which is why Common Cause Minnesota’s Me + 3 campaign asks Minnesotans to check your registration, have three others check theirs, and then everyone make a plan to vote in the primary election. If you run into problems, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. Our election workers and volunteers who work tirelessly to help make our democracy run smoothly are true democracy champions.”
It is crucial to remember that Election Day is not results day. Despite media organizations’ efforts to “call” various elections, all ballots must be counted and certified before results are official. Results become official only after the certification process is completed and the state or county canvassing board declares the winner.
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