Civic Engagement
When it comes to voting, Katies lead the nation.
The National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE)'s most recent report on ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ voting trends shows that St. Kate's voting rate in 2020 was at 80%, compared to the national average of universities at 66%.
St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University is a participating campus of .
How to Vote
The General Election is November 5th, 2024
Not registered to vote? Need to update voting info?
Explore the different ways to vote in Minnesota:
Live on campus?
Did you know you can vote using your St. Kate's address OR your permanent/home address?
St. Paul campus resident ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s live in ST. PAUL W-3 P-04 in Ramsey County and can vote at the local polling location,
St. Kate's offers Election Day transportation in the St. Kate's VOTER VAN! Shuttling to / from polling location from 8am - 8pm (@roundabout by St. Mary's).
Important Dates
For a full list of election related dates for Minnesota, visit the .
Fall 2024
August 13 - MN Primary Election
September 12 - at O'Shaughnessy, 6pm
September 17 - Constitution Day
September 17 - National Voter Registration Day
September 20 - Early Voting in Person in MN begins (vote by mail or in person)
September 28 - Citizen Katie - St. Kate's morning of service in St. Paul
November 5th - Election Day / Last day to vote
Be An Informed Voter - 2024
Who represents you?
*This website also has how to contact your elected officials
Look into who represents you at all the levels of government. Reach out to them, introduce yourself, and let them know what issues you care about and why. Elected officials work on behalf of their constituents, whether you voted for them or not.
MN specific information:
Sign up for your elected officials' e-newsletters, social media, attend "town hall" forums.
Look into advocacy groups that are working on issues you care about for guidance on particular bills to encourage your lawmaker to support.
Nonpartisan Voter Guides & other resources
for more voting resources and information on election misinformation.
and
- 2024 presidential candidates guide
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ the Civic Engagement Collective
The Civic Engagement Collective is a group of faculty, staff and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s that promote civic engagement to our university community. We work to ensure members of the university community know how to register to vote, where to vote and are fully informed about the candidates and
issues. We want to to create a vibrant, engaging and respectful
political climate. We also focus on the importance of civic engagement
beyond elections, and promote democratic practices and learning across the academic year.
The Collective has monthly meetings; email the contact below to get connected.
Have a question or want to get involved?
Contact us:
St. Kate's Votes Coordinator, D'Ann Lesch.
dulesch@stkate.edu
Contact Community Work and Learning.
communitywork@stkate.edu
Visit us:
Center for Community Work and Learning
Coeur de ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ | Suite 270/280
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-690-6842