VOTE! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
On Tuesday, November 2, you can make a difference in Minnesota’s Future by exercising your right to vote and supporting candidates who will support children. All the seats in the Minnesota Legislature – both House and Senate - are up for election, as well as Governor and constitutional officers: Attorney General, Secretary of State and State Auditor.
You’ve heard it before and you know why it’s so important to vote – too many of our children are arriving at kindergarten not fully prepared for success in school and yet the return on investment from supporting high quality early learning is huge. Let’s make sure that our elected officials are getting the message too. Voting for the candidates of your choice – those who support our youngest citizens – is the way to deliver that message.
Electing public officials who support young children is so important. Did you know…
• 71% of MN voters believe early childhood education should be a top policy priority
• Just over 50% of Minnesota kindergartners are fully prepared for kindergarten
• Investments in high quality early learning, especially for at-risk children, brings a high rate of return to the public – up to $12 for every $1 invested – in the form of better students, a stronger economy, and more responsible, prosperous citizens
For more information on where and how to vote, these resources can help
• If you live in Minnesota and don’t know where to vote, check out the polling place finder.
If you haven’t registered yet, don’t worry! In Minnesota we have same-day voter registration. You just need to go to your polling place on election day and provide proof of residence. Visit the Secretary of State website for more information
To get help on Election Day itself, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE. Volunteer attorneys can help with everything from general questions to potential voting rights violations.
Deliver a message to elected officials with your VOTE on Tuesday – the youngest Minnesotans need your – and their – support.