Hello, Minnesota! I'm Stephen Colbert. Do you want to vote in the 2020 election?
Of course you do! Everybody knows Minnesota is the
smartest state in the nation. Well I'm going to show you how because
it's time for part six of our 50-part series:
Better Know A Ballot. Tonight, the greatest state in the nation: Minnesota!
"The Votin' Minnesotans!" What makes Minnesota the greatest? Well
did you know Minnesota is a medical innovator?
In 1952, the first open heart surgery was performed at the University of Minnesota,
and new causes for that surgery are pioneered every year at the Minnesota
State Fair. Another fun fact: Minnesota is just one
of 50 states that have been selected to vote in this
year's presidential election. So here's how you can get started voting in
Minnesota right now. This is general information
for how you can vote early and by mail. Check out
betterknowaballot.com for more information on
all the links you need. The link for your state is below.
First, make sure you're registered to vote. You can register online; just use
our link. The deadline is October 13th, so do it
now. Once you're registered, you can request
your absentee ballot online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.
Again, you can just use our link to get there. Request your ballot as soon as
possible, or there's a chance your ballot won't
arrive in time for you to send it back and have your vote counted,
so do it now. When you get your ballot, fill it out carefully and sign where indicated.
Due to a court ruling, mail-in ballots must now be received by 8pm on election day,
so if you haven't already mailed in your ballot, hand deliver it to your local election office
or an official drop box near you instead. Go to our website to find out hours and locations!
If you want to vote in person, Minnesota's early in-person
voting opens September 18th, and runs until 5pm on November 2nd.
Head to your county election office's website for information,
and even if you're not registered yet, you can vote early with a proof of
residence. Wear a mask, wash your hands, go vote.
So there you are Minnesota. Know another smart Minnesotan who wants to vote?
Send them this video, and spread the word using the hashtag #betterknowaballot.
So go vote Minnesota! America needs you. Just think of our democracy as hot dish,
and you're the tater tots! What would we have without you? Just a
mess of ground beef and... cheese and... cream of mushroom soup! Who
would want that at a potluck? Probably me. It sounds delicious.
Good luck!