Polls are now open for the Minnesota primary: Here's what you need to know
CRYSTAL, Minn. — Polls are now open for the Minnesota primary, with plenty of key races to follow.
One of those races is in the 5th Congressional District where incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing challenger Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member. It's a rematch from 2022.
Omar narrowly won, beating Samuels by around 2,500 votes. Omar has held this seat since 2019.
Samuels spent Sunday door-knocking in Crystal.
"One person's volunteerism, one person's giving can make the difference," Samuels said.
"It was close because we did not remind every single person there was a primary and they needed to get out and vote," Omar said, during a campaign event earlier this month.
Polling places opened at 7 a.m. and will stay open until 8 p.m. As long as you're in line by 8 p.m., you'll be able to vote.
CBS News Minnesota will be streaming special primary day coverage Tuesday at 9 p.m.
HOW TO WATCH:
- What: WCCO's Esme Murphy hosts live election special after polls close
- When: Tuesday, 9 p.m. CT
- Watch: Stream live coverage on CBS News Minnesota, in the live player above and on YouTube.
If you did not register and want to vote, you need a valid ID with your current name and address. A passport, military or college/high school ID, combined with documents like bills or leases, will also work. If you have none of these things, a registered voter can sign an oath confirming your address.
You can find your polling place by clicking here.
People who've been convicted of a felony and served their time in prison will also be able to vote, after a recent decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court to uphold those voting rights. This gives more than 50,000 Minnesotans the right to vote.
"The law right now is if you're not in prison and you're 18 and a citizen and a resident of Minnesota, you can vote, including this Tuesday in the primary election," said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.
Minnesota isn't the only state holding primaries Tuesday. Voters in Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont are all heading to the polls, too.
