What to know about voting in the 2022 Midterm Elections

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(ABC 6 News) – We want to help every Minnesota and Iowa voter be informed with the necessary resources to participate in the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8. We created a brief and simple guide to help you exercise your right to vote this year. Below, you can find voter resources, profiles of leading candidates and more.

View the dropdown below for basic information on the midterm elections in Minnesota and Iowa including how to register to vote, what you need to bring to the polls, and what’s on the ballot in your area.

Voting Guide

HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE?

If not already eligible, in Minnesota individuals can register to vote in a variety of ways, including in-person on Election Day.

In Iowa, individuals can register to vote by downloading and print a fillable voter registration form by visiting Voter Registration Information.

HOW DO I VOTE?

Voters can vote in person or by voting early via mail.

In Minnesota, you can locate your polling place here, which includes updated redistricting information. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In Iowa, you can locate your polling place here. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHAT'S ON MY BALLOT?

In Minnesota, you can enter your zip code or county via the Secretary of State Office's website to view a sample ballot.

In Iowa, you can see a full list of candidates here.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

In Minnesota, if you need to register to vote on Election Day, HERE is what you need to bring.

In Iowa, if you need to register to vote on Election Day, HERE is what you need to bring.

Candidate Profiles

ABC 6 News is tracking the candidates running in some key statewide races in the 2022 midterm elections. Before you head to your polling place, read about those candidates by clicking the links below.

Minnesota Gubernatorial Race
Iowa Gubernatorial Race
Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District Race
Iowa’s Congressional District Races

Know Your Candidate

This election season, ABC 6 News gave major race candidates a chance to speak directly to you, to help you make an informed decision on Election Day.

We’ve offered up to two minutes of free air time to each participating candidate. Watch the segments below.

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Getting To Your Polling Place

CLICK HERE for a discounted ride to your polling location with Lyft.

Rochester Public Transit is making it easier for voters in Rochester to get to the polls on Election Day. Anyone using public transit to get to their polling place may do so for FREE. Riders can simply tell the driver that purpose of the trip is to cast a vote and no fare will be charged. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free rides are available one hour before polls open and until one hour after they close.

To review the bus routes and download a schedule, visit www.rptride.com.

For complete Election Day coverage, CLICK HERE.