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rWA> d felon without civil rights rdianship of the person ompetent ^asy for something so powerful. e section More about votar go to your polling place. You will name, address and birthdate. If voters, you will be asked to sign, er’s Receipt. 5 Receipt for a ballot. An election how to mark your choices on the or help with reading or marking the er you vote, take your ballot to the \ you’re in or near the polling place, any campaigning and not talk to o vote for. Your choice is private! fe-l can vote. If you are not already registered, you can add your name to the list by filling out a Voter Registration Card When you fill out the card, you must give the address where you are living at the time of the election. If you are a student living at school, you can register either at home or at school (but not both!) depending on your residence. You can get a Voter Registration Card: • at state, county, or city offices or libraries . when you apply for, renew or change your Minnesota Driver ’s License or ID card • in state income tax booklets . from the registrar ’s office at most colleges, universities and technical schools in Minne sota • at many businesses, stores, and community organizations Mail in or drop off the completed card at your city clerk, county auditor or the secretary of state ’s office. You can register on election day too... If you miss registering before the election, you can still vote by registering on election day at your polling place. All you need is one of the documents listed below that shows your current address In the precinct where you live: • Minnesota Driver ’s License, learner permit or identification card (or receipt for a new one) . A Notice of Ineffective Registration card mailed to you by your county auditor • The oath of someone who Is registered in the same precinct who knows you live in the precinct and who can go to the polling place with you If you are a college student, you can use: . a student fee statement showing your ad dress In the precinct and photo ID card . a student identification card or registration card containing your current address • a student photo ID If a college student hous- If you can ’t easily leave your car, you can ask for the ballots to be brought out to you in your car. If you are confined due to illness or disability, you can vote by absentee ballot. Call your county auditor or city clerk for details. If you have limited vision, you may ask your county auditor for voter registration and absentee ballot in structions in large print or on cassette tape. And if you are hearing impaired, every county and most cities will have a TDD device for questions. Absentee voting... You can vote by absentee ballot if on election day you are: • away from your precinct . ill or disabled • prevented from going to the polling place by a religious holiday or beliefs • an election judge serving in another precinct Check with your county auditor or municipal clerk to find out how and where to apply. In person: Apply and vote during normal office hours beforo the election. You can also do it on the Saturday afternoon (from 1 pm to 3pm) or on the Monday evening (from 5pm to 7pm) before the election. By mail: Apply early so you can mall back or deliver your absentee ballot before election day. Apply early. Call, write or fax for an application. In some places you can return your application by fax.■f' '1. In the military or outside the U.S.: Vote based on where you last lived in Minnesota. You or your parent, spouse, brother, sister, or child who are at least 18 years of age can apply for a ballot for you. Some useful dates: August 23 Last day to preregister to vote in the primary election September 10 Absentee voting is open from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at county auditor ’s offices September 12 Absentee voting is open from 5:00 pm