‘Voting and Elections’ Archives
Minnesotans Can Feel Confident in the Safety of Our Elections!
By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS “As I said before the right to vote is the crown jewel of American Liberties, and we will not see its luster diminished.” These were the words of President Ronald Reagan speaking to the nation on June 29, 1982 upon his signing of the 25-year extension of the Voting Rights Act. This act first became law in 1965 and required states to follow the 14th and 15th Amendments’ guarantee that the right to vote not be denied because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Our democracy is at its best when citizens across the United States cast their ballots during election season. Whether the vote is for a school board member, state senator, or President of the United States, voting is our power to have our voices heard. We the people have the power to elect representatives to enact laws that match our needs and values. State Laws Regulate ElectionsArticle 1, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution gives states the power to regulate “the [...]
Beyond the Ballot: Supercharge Your Civic Impact
This is the sixth article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2025 Democracy Series. All articles will be available at https://lwvmpls.org/democracy-series/. By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS So… it’s the day after election day. You voted in the Minneapolis municipal election and a new slate of candidates has been elected that will determine the direction of the city for the next four years. Now what? There are simple, impactful ways to make sure your voice continues to be heard. The officials we elect make decisions that shape nearly every part of our daily lives: how safe our streets feel, how tax dollars are spent, and what programs are available in our neighborhoods. In Minneapolis, staying involved is easier than you might think. The websites, https://www.minneapolismn.gov/ and https://www.minneapolisparks.org, offer up-to-date information on upcoming meetings, decisions, and how to contact local representatives. Whether it’s an email, public comment, [...]
Youth Voting – Shaping the Future Starts with Your Vote
This is the fifth article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2025 Democracy Series. All articles will be available at https://lwvmpls.org/democracy-series/ By AVITAL KREBS and GEZELLE GONZALEZ MALDONADO with THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS Introduction While 2025 might not be a presidential election year, there are still many important local elections in Minneapolis -- mayor, city council, parks and recreation board, and board of estimate and taxation. In these local elections, a handful of votes can determine the election outcome-- making your vote extra important. However, elections have been changing. It’s also critically important to be aware of changing influences on voting decisions. In this article, high school students Avital Krebs and Gezelle Gonzalez Maldonado unpack how elections are impacted by social media, why young people should vote, how to vote, and basic information about the voting process in the United States. Why Social Media is a [...]
