Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) Bulletin
Election Edition
Welcome to the City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) Bulletin. In this bulletin you will find information regarding immigration developments and news on issues that impact immigrant, refugee, and new American communities in the City of Minneapolis.
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Elections Information including Multilingual Information
Non-English elections information
Register to vote at the polls
If you are not yet registered to vote, or if you need to update your registration, you can do so at your polling place. What to bring to register to vote on Election Day.
Guaranteed time off from work to vote
All voters have the right to take time off work to vote without losing pay, personal leave or vacation time. Any employer found in violation of this law is guilty of a misdemeanor. More information is available on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
Drop off your ballot before Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. to make sure it is counted
To be sure your mail-in ballot is counted, drop it off. Don't mail it. Minneapolis voters have 13 staffed, mail ballot drop-off locations, now with extended hours.
On Thursday, Oct. 29, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals called for all mailed ballots arriving after 8 p.m. on Election Day to be separated from the rest of the early ballots received. This is not a final decision, but ordering the separation of those ballots makes it possible to prevent them from being counted in a future court ruling.
Dropping off ballots for others
If you're dropping off ballots from other voters, you can bring no more than three (not counting your own ballot). You'll need to show identification with name and signature and complete some simple paperwork.
Voting in person if you requested a mail ballot
You can vote in person as long as your mail ballot has not yet been received and counted. If you already mailed back your ballot, check the online ballot tracking tool first thing in the morning on Election Day, Nov. 3. If your ballot has not yet been accepted, go vote in person before 8 p.m. If you still have not mailed your ballot, drop it off before 3 p.m. or vote in person, but do not mail it in.
Download and share ballot drop-off information on social media
Download the map of drop-off locations to share on social media and see translated messages below.
Mayor Frey, Chief Arradondo discuss how City leaders are keeping people safe as Election Day nears
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In a video message, Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo discuss how City leaders are working with partners to ensure public safety before, during and after Election Day on Nov. 3.
The City is taking all threats seriously and coordinating with local, state and community partners on preparedness efforts.
Watch the video.
Who to call
- For emergencies requiring immediate assistance from Police, Fire or EMS, call 911.
- In case of voter harassment, intimidation, threats or voter suppression, report it to the head election judge or sergeant-at-arms at your polling place.
- For general information, call 311 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (extended to 8 p.m. on Election Day).
- To report a crime or possible criminal activity, call the Police tip line at 612-692-8477.
- For information and assistance to ensure voting integrity call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683).
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Your right to vote safely and without intimidation
Where to get immigration assistance
If you or someone you know needs immigration help, please contact the City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, or see this list of trusted nonprofit legal service providers. Through relationships with immigration legal service partners, the City of Minneapolis demonstrates its commitment to residents, by making sure that residents with immigration questions are connected to safe and trusted providers.
About the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is an office in the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department. For more information, please visit http://www2.minneapolismn.gov/ncr/oira/index.htm, email oira@minneapolimn.gov, or call 612-394-6018.
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