(MN Secretary of State Press Release 4/29/24)
Voter registration in Minnesota just became a few steps easier. The Automatic Voter Registration system recognizes those Minnesotans who are appling for or renewing a state-issued will no longer have to “opt in” to be registered to vote. The new system was created after an intensive review process by state and local government officials. The automatic voter registration is able to verify a registrants’ identity and residence it then will automatically confirm their eligibility to vote. “Automatic Voter Registration strengthens election security and increases voter access by shifting the responsibility of voter registration from eligible voters to election officials,” said Secretary of State Steve Simon. “While the system involves multiple rounds of review and verification by state and local government officials, it is simple and seamless for eligible Minnesotan voters.”