Minnesota leaders encourage people to vote

Tuesday, state leaders throughout Minnesota encouraged people to get out to the polls and vote if they haven’t yet already.

Earlier Tuesday morning, Gov. Tim Walz emphasized the importance of Minnesotans casting their ballots.

"Everyone’s vote matters, everyone’s vote counts and this will be no different," Walz said. "We understand that there is a lot of excitement and a lot of anxiety around the election as there should be."

Remember to vote today, Minnesotans!

While we may not get the final election results tonight, a delay means our system is working and every vote is being counted.

Visit https://t.co/Xb1zqMfqXZ and get your ballot in today. (And don’t forget your mask!) https://t.co/II6REhRk83

— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) November 3, 2020

Also Tuesday morning, Republican leaders spoke about the importance of showing up to vote.

"We think it’s going to be close, we obviously want every voter to get out there and vote, so that’s the most important thing to just make sure your vote is counted," Rep. Kurt Daudt, Minnesota House Minority Leader, said.

Great to be with @jkcarnah & @paulgazelka this morning encouraging Minnesotans to get out to VOTE today — polls are open until 8pm.

Find your polling place: https://t.co/yWET6ptsbe#mnleg #mngop pic.twitter.com/2FS2gdPAup

— Kurt Daudt (@kdaudt) November 3, 2020

See how public officials are handling election day events below:

Overall status report on MInnesota polling places so far:

? Good traffic flow.
? No shortage of election judges.
? Plenty of supplies/PPE.
? No reports of notable conflicts.

To find your polling place, go here: https://t.co/lHhGiyFGek

— Steve Simon (@MNSteveSimon) November 3, 2020

All reports are that voting is running smoothly in MN, and we expect it to keep running safely & smoothly. If you haven’t voted yet, you can vote with confidence & have until 8pm to get in line to do so & make sure your vote is counted. Great job, Minnesota—let’s keep it up

— Attorney General Keith Ellison (@AGEllison) November 3, 2020

If you go to a polling place today, please thank the election judges. We need about 30,000 of them on Election Day throughout MInnesota. They’re putting in long hours, at some personal risk, to make sure that our election is safe, secure, and accurate.

— Steve Simon (@MNSteveSimon) November 3, 2020

And that concludes the 46-day early voting period for the 2020 General Election! Let’s take another opportunity to thank these amazing early voting teams! Never forget #palletsofballots ????? pic.twitter.com/csgEzDcgH6

— Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services (@VoteMpls) November 2, 2020

Minnesotans, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. today. If you’re in line by 8:00 p.m. you can vote.

Find your polling location at https://t.co/44AxWlHsZm.

If you still have your absentee ballot, drop-it off by 3:00 p.m.

Make your voice heard. pic.twitter.com/xlFmzAxoiV

— Attorney General Keith Ellison (@AGEllison) November 3, 2020

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