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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Hi everyone,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Voting for Minnesota\u2019s November 3 election is underway, and I want to make sure you know about your options. Board member Steve Jacobson, working with our Government Affairs Committee, has prepared the below guide to requesting and using an accessible absentee ballot. It also covers voting in person before Election Day.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>If you\u2019re considering voting from home, please read the guide soon. You\u2019ll need to request a regular absentee ballot first, then contact your county election office to request an accessible ballot. Starting early gives you time to receive the ballot materials, complete the process, and return your ballot.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Thank you to Steve for putting this information together. If you encounter an accessibility barrier while voting, please let us know so we can follow up.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h1>Your Options<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>We are fortunate to have multiple options for casting our ballots in Minnesota. You can use an accessible voting machine on election day, you can vote early at specific locations in your city or county and use an accessible voting machine, and you can get an accessible mail ballot as well. If you are planning to vote in person early or on election day, be sure to check on the locations in case they have changed since you last voted.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Particularly if you are new to Minnesota, be aware that the accessible voting machine being used is determined at the county level, even though all of the voting machines are certified by the Secretary of State. For Example, Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties each use different machines.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h1>Early Voting<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>First, let\u2019s take a quick look at \u201cearly voting.\u201d </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>In-person absentee voting began September 18 at designated locations. Beginning October 16, at least one location in each county will also offer the new early voting process, which lets you place your completed ballot directly into a ballot counter.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Each early voting location is required to have an accessible voting machine. You can call your city or county offices to find out where you can vote early, or you can visit <a href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/">Early Voting Locations</a> on the Secretary of State\u2019s website. In many counties in greater Minnesota, there is one early voting location in each county. In the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, most suburbs and cities have voting locations and some have more than one location. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Also note that Hennepin County residents can vote at the Government Center in downtown Minneapolis regardless of where you live.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>The process depends on when and where you vote. With in-person absentee voting, you return your ballot in an envelope for later review. Beginning October 16, locations offering early voting let you put your completed ballot directly into a ballot counter. Check which process your location offers before you go.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>There are also minor differences in the registration process as well. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h1>Voting by Mail<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Since one no longer is required to give a reason to need an absentee ballot in Minnesota, this process is often called \u201cVoting by Mail,\u201d although the term \u201cabsentee ballot\u201d is still frequently used on voter information websites. Time must be allowed for your mail-in ballot to get to you through the mail, and your ballot must be returned by mail or dropped off by election day. Having your ballot post-marked by election day is not good enough. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Here is how it works. This information is accurate as far as we know, but there are some aspects we have not been able to confirm, and there can be variations in different counties. While blind Minnesotans may need assistance to sign the ballot envelope and add their State ID number and the last four digits of their Social Security Number, the ballot itself can remain private. Remember that \u201cearly voting\u201d using an accessible voting machine is an option as described above.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>The accessible absentee ballot process used by most counties in Minnesota uses an accessible ballot created by a company named Democracy Live. They have produced a demonstration of this process on YouTube which can be played at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dhdi-Ge54TkM%26t%3D3s&data=05%7C01%7C%7C30aae37249f240557f0708dab4442392%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638020502006859637%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wwWi9Mko0CgaiEyvYIX8yw7U5kHvuPt1NcIaKL1I9qM%3D&reserved=0">Accessible Ballot Demonstration</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Follow these steps to request, complete, and return your accessible, absentee ballot.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/">Request your absentee ballot</a> using the standard process. This process and a lot of other very useful information can be found at <a href="http://www.mnvotes.gov/">http://www.mnvotes.gov/</a>. You will need the envelopes that will be sent with your paper, absentee ballot, so don\u2019t throw them away even if you use the accessible ballot instead! Please note that the information you enter when requesting a ballot is matched to registration data by a computerized process. If you have unusual spaces or punctuation in your name, you might find using a paper form or downloading the application to request a mail-in ballot to be necessary.<br><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/?searchTerm=county%20elections">Contact your county\u2019s election office (Office of the County Auditor),</a> after requesting your absentee ballot and request an electronic ballot as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many counties now have someone designated to handle absentee ballot requests. Some county contact information is supplied at the end of this email.<br><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Follow the link and instructions that your County Auditor will e-mail to you to reach the Omniballot system hosted by Democracy Live. The link that is emailed to you will be pointing to the ballot that applies to where you are registered to vote. Since it is not a general link, it cannot be included here. <br><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Print the marked ballot, and seal it inside the smallest envelope (called the Secrecy Envelope) sent with your absentee ballot.<br><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Insert the Secrecy Envelope into the medium-sized, white Signature Envelope and seal it. At this point, you may need sighted assistance to fully complete the required form fields on the signature envelope. This includes your signature, a signature of a witness, Your State ID number, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. Please note that both your State ID number and the last four digits of your social Security number are now required when requesting a mail-in ballot.<br><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Place this sealed envelope inside the largest Mailing/Return Envelope, seal it, and mail it so that it arrives by Election Day. You can also deliver your absentee ballot in person.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h1><a href="https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/"><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Find Your County Election Office</span></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Contact the Minnesota Voter Help Hotline at <a name="_Hlk175041690">(651) 215-1440 </a>for any questions related to accessible voting.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Use the <a href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/">Find Your County Election Office website</a> to locate current contact information for your county.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I found that finding your county on the list and pressing SPACE or ENTER seems to work well. Counties are identified as buttons, and space or ENTER will expand the associated information just after the button leaving the list of counties visible. Here is some information for several major counties that cover the Twin Cities, Rochester, Mankato, Duluth, and the St. Cloud area for your convenience. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2>Benton County<a name="_Hlk175041888"><o:p></o:p></a></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Christine Scherbing</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 320-968-5006</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 320-968-5337</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="http://www.co.benton.mn.us/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>http://www.co.benton.mn.us/</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.benton.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.benton.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Heather Bondhus</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 320-968-5027</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 320-968-5337</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.benton.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.benton.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Blue Earth County<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Michael Stalberger</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 507-304-4341</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 507-304-4075</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/index.aspx?nid=326"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/index.aspx?nid=326</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:BEC.Elections@blueearthcountymn.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>BEC.Elections@blueearthcountymn.gov</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>STREET ADDRESS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Blue Earth County Historic Courthouse</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>204 S 5th St</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Mankato, MN 56001</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>MAILING ADDRESS<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Blue Earth County Elections</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>PO Box 3567</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Mankato, MN 56002-3567</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kristy Maes</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 507-304-4341</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 507-304-4075</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:BEC.Elections@blueearthcountymn.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>BEC.Elections@blueearthcountymn.gov</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Hennepin County Elections<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Ginny Gelms</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 612-348-5151</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 612-348-2151</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:hc.vote@hennepin.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>hc.vote@hennepin.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Hennepin County Elections</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 612-348-5151</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 612-348-2151</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="https://www.hennepin.us/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>https://www.hennepin.us</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:hc.vote@hennepin.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>hc.vote@hennepin.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Nicollet County<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Jaci Kopet</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 507-934-7806</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 507-931-0856</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="http://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>http://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:election@co.nicollet.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>election@co.nicollet.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ADDRESS<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Nicollet County Govt Center</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>501 S Minnesota Ave</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>St Peter, MN 56082</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Jaci Kopet</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 507-934-7806</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 507-931-0856</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:election@co.nicollet.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>election@co.nicollet.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Olmsted County<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Luke Turner</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 507-328-7650</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 507-328-7640</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="https://olmstedcounty.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>https://olmstedcounty.gov</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.olmsted.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.olmsted.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Luke Turner</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 507-328-7650</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 507-328-7640</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.olmsted.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.olmsted.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Ramsey County<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: David Triplett</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 651-266-2171</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 651-266-2177</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.ramsey.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.ramsey.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Absentee Ballot Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 651-266-2171</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 651-266-2177</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.ramsey.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.ramsey.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Saint Louis County<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Nancy Nilsen</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 218-726-2385</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 218-725-5060</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@stlouiscountymn.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@stlouiscountymn.gov</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>St. Louis County Elections</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 218-726-2385</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 218-725-5060</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@stlouiscountymn.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@stlouiscountymn.gov</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Sherburne County<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Loraine Rupp</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 763-765-4351</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 763-765-4400</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.sherburne.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.sherburne.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kenneth Selser, Jr.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 763-765-4351</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 763-765-4400</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.sherburne.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.sherburne.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Stearns County<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Randy Schreifels</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 320-656-3920</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 320-203-6960</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="https://www.stearnscountymn.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>https://www.stearnscountymn.gov</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.stearns.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.stearns.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Julie Ritz</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 320-656-6522</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 320-203-6960</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:julie.ritz@co.stearns.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>julie.ritz@co.stearns.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Washington County<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Election official: Matt Moore</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>General phone: 651-430-6175</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 651-430-6178</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Website: </span></span><a href="http://www.co.washington.mn.us/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>http://www.co.washington.mn.us/</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.washington.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.washington.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>ABSENTEE VOTING CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'>Washington County Elections<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Phone: 651-430-6175</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fax: 651-430-6178</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@co.washington.mn.us"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>elections@co.washington.mn.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175041888'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h1>One, Final Point<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I hope this information is helpful, but please remember that some parts of this process could be different in your particular county.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Steve Jacobson, Board Member</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/">www.nfbmn.org</a> | (612) 872-9363</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>