Advocacy Updates – October 2024
SPAAR - 10/18/2024
Voting Methods
- Election Day Voting is voting in person on November 5.
- An Absentee Ballot is a ballot completed and mailed in advance of an election. In Minnesota, the absentee ballot must be post-marked by November 5.
- Track the status of your ballot or confirm that it was received.
- Vote early in person at your county election office before November 5.
- Before Election Day, in special situations, you may ask an agent to pick up and return an absentee ballot for you. This is called ‘agent delivery.’
General Election Information
- In Minnesota, you can register in-person now until November 5. Check or update your registration status here.
- If you plan to vote in-person , find your polling location prior to Election Day.
- After Election Day, follow the MN Secretary of State's website to stay up to date on the 2024 Election Results.
SPAAR's Candidate Endorsement Announcement
SPAAR is excited to announce support for the following candidates in their bid for local elected office:
- Peter Butler, Coon Rapids City Council
- Brent Campbell, Anoka City Council
- Bryan Clapper, North Oaks City Council
- Jake Cordes, Farmington City Council
- Tyler Fehrman, South Saint Paul City Council
- Mike Gamache, Anoka County Board of Commissioners
- Christopher Geisler, Coon Rapids City Council
- Julie Jeppson, Anoka County Board of Commissioners
- Elizabeth Kautz, Burnsville Mayor
- Tony Khambata, Cottage Grove City Council
- Ben Krull, Hugo City Council
- Kelly Miller, Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
- Teresa Miller, Little Canada City Council
- Ben Montzka, Chisago County Board of Commissioners
- Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, New Brighton Mayor
- Justin Olsen, Cottage Grove City Council
- Lori Saroya, Blaine City Council
- Mike Supina, Eagan City Council
- Jeanne Vint Frischman, New Brighton City Council
- Jeff Weaver, Anoka City Council
- Steve Wilson, Farmington City Council
SPAAR members had the opportunity to take part in the candidate interviews on September 11-12. Thanks to all who participated.
SPAAR wishes the candidates the best of luck and looks forward to working with them to advance homeownership in their communities.
Candidate and Ballot Information
- Enter your address into My Ballot finder to see the names of candidates and questions that will be on the ballot for your precinct.
- Are you interested in learning more about what the candidates on your ballot stand for? Look to the Upcoming Minnesota Debates and Forums for more information.
- Contact your local elected representatives for more information.
Minnesota Election News
- Here's everything you need to know about voting in Minnesota. Do you have your plan ready yet?
- Learn more about how elections work in Minnesota and about secure and fair elections in the State.
- Minnesota election judges are temporary, paid employees of local election officials trained to handle all aspects of voting at the polling place. Serving as an election judge is a chance to learn about elections, and is a great service to the community.
- Curious about election fun facts in Minnesota? Check out these resources from the MN Secretary of State's office.
Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com.
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