Minnesota's Candidates Tweet Their Election Day Activities
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) -- It's Election Day, and people all over the state and country are voting today, deciding who will represent them at the state level and the national level.
The polls opened at 7 a.m. in Minnesota. Minnesota elections officials are anticipating a high voter turnout for Tuesday's midterm elections.
Minnesota Secretary of State spokesman Ben Petok says as of Tuesday morning, elections officials had received nearly 615,000 absentee and mail-in ballots. That's close to the more than 650,000 absentee and mail-in ballots received for the presidential election two years ago.
There are a lot resources available for voters today, including free trips to the polls. Uber and Lyft are offering free or discounted rides to the polling places.
Also remember, your employer has to allow you time off work to go and vote.
WEB EXTRA: WCCO's 2018 Election Guide
On social media, many of Minnesota's candidates in major races shared messages about the importance of voting, and how they have cast their own votes. Here is a sampling:
Governor
TODAY IS THE DAY!
— Jeff Johnson (@MNJeffJohnson) November 6, 2018
Polls are open.
RETWEET IF YOU'RE VOTING FOR JEFF JOHNSON!#OverthrowTheStatusQuo#MNGov pic.twitter.com/4cTt7q4wYJ
Back where it all started: the Mankato campaign office. I'm so grateful to the folks from the First Congressional District who have stood with me since 2006. We are #OneMinnesota. pic.twitter.com/k5n9vhmTka
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) November 6, 2018
LIBERTY is on the ballot tomorrow. I'm running to give you more freedom, responsibility, and liberty to do what you want in your own life.
— Josh Welter (@Welter4Gov) November 5, 2018
To read more about me (and share with your friends!) check out this link: https://t.co/WDTKuuj9s6 pic.twitter.com/DVDyjz2FeC
U.S. Senate
My daughter & I voted this morning. Go VOTE!! ???? Polls are open 'til 8p. Let's do this, Minnesota! ❤️???????? pic.twitter.com/LCOWez9fi8
— Karin Housley (@KarinHousley) November 6, 2018
Finally! Election Day is here and in a testament to this historic day I even changed out my photos on Twitter! It's a day of new beginnings! pic.twitter.com/qpVX1fnxhg
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) November 6, 2018
In Minnesota vote PurpleMN, 3rd party coalition. Paula Overby, @MnGreens US Senate, William Denny - Independence - Secretary of State, and Chris Dock - Libertarian - State Auditor. https://t.co/aCtV2lBgiT
— Paula Mirare Overby (@Paula_Overby) November 5, 2018
I went to the Senate to get to work for Minnesotans and that's exactly what I did. I will always be a fierce advocate for YOU. #BeAVoter pic.twitter.com/xOeZxnSOCu
— Tina Smith (@TinaSmithMN) November 6, 2018
Attorney General
If voting didn't matter, Republicans wouldn't be working so hard to take it away from millions of people. There's a lot on the line today -- go out and exercise your democratic right to shape our society for the better.
— Keith Ellison (@keithellison) November 6, 2018
U.S. House
We are fortunate to live in a country where we have the right to vote and make our voices heard. I hope you join me today in exercising this right. Find your polling place here! https://t.co/eBZ2mwhL0D pic.twitter.com/PP8L8qoPNG
— Dan Feehan (@danielfeehan) November 6, 2018
The polls are OPEN in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! It's GO time! I'm asking for your vote in the race for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. I was born in Southern Minnesota. I'll secure our borders, and defend our constitutional rights. Vote today! https://t.co/U5A55zUYxs pic.twitter.com/1lwXuF51rO
— Jim Hagedorn (@JimHagedornMN) November 6, 2018
Cast our ballots in Eagan! Polls are open for less than 8 more hours. Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard! https://t.co/RZtAmnrRvw #MN02 #GOTV pic.twitter.com/IXDWxUqZLt
— Angie Craig (@AngieCraigMN) November 6, 2018
Today, it is all on the line. Today your vote is for jobs and the economy, it is for security and freedoms, and it is for our future and that of our children. Vote today, our country depends on it. #mn02 https://t.co/DFueSePlBn
— Jason Lewis (@LewisForMN) November 6, 2018
Its election day! Please make sure you get out to vote. pic.twitter.com/24otH0GUjH
— Erik Paulsen (@Erik_Paulsen) November 6, 2018
SHOREWOOD, TONKA BAY, MINNETONKA BEACH, NAVARRE & SPRING PARK — The 40 City Coffee & Conversation Tour continues! A big...
Posted by Dean Phillips for Congress on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Today is #ElectionDay! Minnesota polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Learn about same-day registration and find your polling place: https://t.co/NH2CjYwQFz
— Rep. Betty McCollum (@BettyMcCollum04) November 6, 2018
MN Congressional District 4
— Greg Ryan 4 US (@GregTRyan4US) November 6, 2018
Vote For Greg Ryan! — voting in the 2018 General Election
Joining my daughter and her friends to welcome students at her high school this morning! pic.twitter.com/9mLpG0DJFb
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) November 6, 2018
I hope you're learning all about candidates on the ballot tonight. Please check out my debate with @IlhanMN to see the difference between us :https://t.co/2UITQ60mPF
— JenZ (@JenZ4MN) November 5, 2018
Today is #ElectionDay ! Encouraging EVERY Minnesotan to exercise your right as an American citizen and head to the polls to #VoteToday ! Learn how to register on election day and find your polling location here: https://t.co/1vO3PUBg7l
— Tom Emmer (@RepTomEmmer) November 6, 2018
Make sure you get out to vote today! @Wolgy77 and @zacharydorholt couldn't agree more! pic.twitter.com/fih1upisaZ
— Ian Todd (@ThisisIanTodd) November 6, 2018
Today is the day we #KeepAmericaGreat!
— Major Dave Hughes (Ret.) (@DHughesCongress) November 6, 2018
Find your polling place --> https://t.co/1FpvhzGOon pic.twitter.com/WwUIKb05Ms
It's been my great honor to represent the 7th. The district deserves a tough, independent voice that will always work cooperatively to make life for folks in Western Minnesota better. That's what I've always done and I hope you'll vote for me today to keep doing it.
— Collin Peterson (@collinpeterson) November 6, 2018
It's Election Day! Have you voted in #MN08 today? I'd love to hear where/when/how you got out to vote, and what number you were at your polling place. Go vote and take a friend! #ElectionDay #BeAVoter #GoVote pic.twitter.com/oYUhYOlVWL
— Joe Radinovich (@joeradinovich) November 6, 2018
17 months ago, I announced my candidacy at the Hermantown City Hall and I was proud to cast my ballot today with my family. Get out and vote! pic.twitter.com/UZJW9uA7vT
— Pete Stauber (@PeteStauber) November 6, 2018
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