All of the information you need to make your voice heard this election
2024 Legislative Preview: Insights From Area Legislators Learn from local legislators on what key issues they see impacting businesses, expectations of the 2024 session, and their top focus in the session.
Registering to vote MATTERS In Minnesota, it’s easy to register to vote - or update your registration - at any time, including on election day. You must register in order to vote! Register to vote here:
Early voting MATTERS
Absentee voting MATTERS Voting absentee is a quick and easy way to make your vote count. You can sign up for permanent absentee voting and track the process of your ballot online.
Early voting is an opportunity to cast your vote when you can, not just on election day. There are easy opportunities via mail or in person. Vote early here:
Absentee vote here:
Welcome to 2024, a year where elections will dominate the headlines! As a member of the Minnesota Matters Coalition, the Chamber encourages you to view the left page to find information on how to register to vote, how to request an absentee ballot, early voting information, and key election dates. During this busy election year, we encourage you to do your civic duty and vote! Late last year the Chamber unveiled The Advocate to compliment and assist our advocacy efforts. This newsletter will play a key role in sharing information on the Chamber’s advocacy work while also informing members of relevant news stories on the local, state, and federal levels. During the legislative session The Advocate will be sent out bi-weekly, keeping members informed of relevant legislation and providing additional information on how to engage with the law-making process. Stay tuned for our 2024 Legislative Agenda which will be unveiled in the first issue of February in The Advocate.
Prior to the beginning of the legislative session, the Chamber takes the opportunity to connect with members of our Rochester delegation to gain their insight into the upcoming session. Delegation members are asked to detail what they see as a key issue impacting the community that can be addressed during the session, their expectations, and their focus for the 2024 legislative session. As we near the gaveling in of the legislature, we encourage you to read the responses of the elected officials on their outlook for the upcoming session and key issues that they anticipate. The Chamber looks forward to working with you, our members, to continue to share the voice of the business community through our advocacy in the year to come.
Minnesota’s 2024 voting timeline
General election early voting September 22 - November 6 Citizens can vote early in the general election by absentee ballot or in person in several locations. Check your voting location for available hours.
State primary August 13 This is your chance to help decide which candidates will be on the ballot in November’s general election, both in partisan and nonpartisan offices.
Register to vote Any time! Minnesota citizens can register to vote - or update their registration - at any time. It’s quick and easy to register online with a driver’s license, ID card or social security number. You could also register to vote on election day (link above).
Precinct caucuses February 27, 7:00 p.m.
Candidate filing period May 21 - June 4 All people who wish to run for office must file their candidacy during this time.
Precinct caucuses are run by each political party. This is where you can show support for issues that matter to you and your preferred candidate. To participate, you must be eligible to vote and live in the precinct.
Request an absentee ballot Any time! You can apply for an absentee ballot any time throughout the year, except the day of the election. It’s easy to download an application, and you can even track the status of your ballot online (link above).
Primary early voting June 23 - August 7 Citizens can vote
Absentee voting begins September 5, 2024
DISCLAIMER: The legislator’s responses are the sole views of their own. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce or its members. The publication of the Representative and Senator’s statements therein do not imply the expression of any endorsement whatsoever by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce or its members.
Presidential primary March 5 Each major political
You may return your absentee ballot after
early in the primary by absentee ballot or in person in several locations. Check your voting location for available hours.
party will submit a list of candidates for the party’s ballot. Registered voters can vote at their polling place by selecting the ballot of their party of choice.
General election November 5
completing it with a witness (a registered Minnesota voter or notary).
At the time of publication, a response was not available from Rep. Tina Liebling (District 24B) and Sen. Steve Drazkowski (District 20).
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