Voter Registration

Riverland Community Colleges encourages students to be an engaged resident of the state and citizen of the nation. To achieve that goal, students are encouraged to register to vote.

You can register online at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/

Online Registration:

You can register online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

Elections | Freeborn County, MN - Official Website

Paper Registration:

If you prefer to register using a paper form, you can download the Minnesota Voter Registration Application from the Freeborn County website.

After completing the form, submit it to the Freeborn County Auditor-Treasurer's Office:

Address:
411 Broadway S
Albert Lea, MN 56007

Phone: 507-377-5299

In-Person Registration:

You can also register in person at your polling place on Election Day or at early voting locations before Election Day. Remember to bring the necessary identification documents.

For more information, visit the Freeborn County Elections page.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the Freeborn County Auditor-Treasurer's Office at the address or phone number provided above.

To Register to Vote in Mower County, Minnesota

You have several options:

Online Registration:

You can register online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

In-Person Registration:

Visit the Mower County Auditor-Treasurer's Office:

Mower County Government Center
201 1st Street NE
Austin, MN 55912

Phone: 507-437-9494

co.mower.mn.us

Election Day Registration:

Minnesota allows voters to register at their polling place on Election Day. Ensure you bring the necessary proof of residence. For details on acceptable documents, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

Check Your Registration Status:

To verify if you're registered at your current address, use the Minnesota Voter Registration Lookup tool.

For More Information:

Visit the Mower County Elections page.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the Mower County Auditor-Treasurer's Office at the address or phone number provided above.

To Register to Vote in Steele County, Minnesota

You have several options:

Online Registration:

You can register online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

Paper Registration:

If you prefer to register using a paper form, you can download the Minnesota Voter Registration Application from the Steele County website.

After completing the form, submit it to the Steele County Election Office:

Steele County Administration Center
630 Florence Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060

Phone: (507) 444-7410

Email: elections@co.steele.mn.us

steelecountymn.gov

In-Person Registration:

You can also register in person at your polling place on Election Day or at early voting locations before Election Day. Remember to bring the necessary identification documents.

For More Information:

Visit the Steele County Voter Information page.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the Steele County Election Office at the address or phone number provided above.

As members of our community, voting is one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future. Whether it’s a local, state, or national election, your participation makes a difference. 

Step 1: Register to Vote 

If you haven’t registered—or if you’ve moved or changed your name—now is the time! By registering, you’re taking an important step toward influencing the decisions that impact you and the issues you care about. 

If you’re a resident of another state, visit Vote.gov to access your state’s voter registration process. 

Voter Eligibility in Minnesota 

To register to vote in Minnesota, you must: 

  • Be a U.S. citizen. 

  • Be at least 18 years old on Election Day. 

  • Have lived in Minnesota for at least 20 days before Election Day. 

  • Not currently be incarcerated for a felony conviction. 

Note: If you're at least 16 and meet the other criteria, you can pre-register. 

Registration Deadlines 

Vote Early or by Absentee Ballot 

Can’t make it on Election Day? No problem! Learn more about early voting and absentee ballots: Minnesota Secretary Of State - Other Ways To Vote. 

Find Your Polling Place 

Whether you’re voting on campus, near campus, or elsewhere in the state, locate your polling place and check its hours: Voter Information Portal. 

Know Your Rights 

Every voter has rights and responsibilities. Make sure you’re informed by reviewing them Minnesota Secretary Of State - Know your rights. 

Need Help or Have Questions? 

Visit MNVotes.gov for detailed voter information, including resources specifically for college and university students. You can also check out our campus voting webpage for additional support. 

Together, We Make a Difference 

Your vote is your voice—don’t let it go unheard! Let’s come together as a community and make an impact through the power of voting. 

For any questions, please contact our Campus Voter Coordinator, Logan Mann, at (507) 433-0604 or via email at ryne.mann@riverland.edu.