Join us for this Voter 101 presented by Melanie Hazelip, Voter Outreach Director for the Office of the Secretary of State. Make sure you have all the information you need to participate in this big presidential election year. You’ll learn the different ways to vote, your rights as Minnesota voter, the different options if you need assistance while voting, and so much more.

Intended audience

Anyone, including Minnesota's deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing community, who is interested in learning more about their voting rights and accessible voting in Minnesota.

When

Monday, September 16, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Accommodations

ASL interpreters and CART provided. For additional requests, please email jessalyn.akerman-frank@state.mn.us by September 11, 2024.

Registration

Register to attend online: Voter 101 event on September 16, 2024. 

Calling in via phone is an option if preferred. Please register to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation via email. The confirmation will include information on how to call in by phone.

About Melanie Hazelip, Voter Outreach Director

Melanie Hazelip is the Voter Outreach Director for the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. She is new to the office but has done this work for six years, in a variety of capacities. She believes democracy is not a spectator sport, we all must participate. In her work she tries to make voting accessible to all Minnesotans. She spends her days talking to advocates around the state who share the same goal. She lives in Saint Paul with her husband, three kids, and two black cats. 

September 17 is National Voter Registration Day

In addition to the online Voter 101 workshop on September 16, please join us for the in-person National Voters Registration Day event on September 17th in St. Paul. Learn more at Commission Hosting a 'Get Registered to Vote' Event in Honor of National Voter Registration Day. Pizza will be provided.