Historically, voter turnout in local elections is significantly lower than federal and state elections. Yet, local elections have a huge impact on you and your community. Here are four reasons why eligible voters should go and vote if their city or town is having a local election this year. 

1. Local elected officials make decisions regarding education, healthcare, public safety, and economic development. They also make decisions regarding your trash haulers, snow removal, and school funding. Voting is your opportunity to elect officials who represent your interests. 
2. Voting gives you a say in where your tax dollars will go in your community.
3. Local elected officials work with decision-makers for local topics such as planning boards and zoning boards. 
4. Due to the typically lower voter turnout, every vote especially counts! A single vote can make the difference as to who gets elected. 

About the Local Elections Webinar

Did you know that voting in your local election is just as important as voting in larger elections? Some cities and towns in Minnesota will have a local election this year, others will not. 

During this webinar, together, we will go through how to find your polling station, how to look up if your city or town will have a local election, and the different ways you can research candidates running for office. 

The information will be shared by Secretary of State Steve Simon and Voter Outreach Director Melanie Hazelip.

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 29, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Accommodations

ASL interpreters and CART provided.  

Registration

Register at

Local Elections Webinar, September 29, 6:00 pm registration

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.