Join us in making voting accessible for everyone! Our Ride to the Polls Initiative is designed to ensure that all voters can reach their polling locations easily and safely.

Here’s how it works:

Every vote matters, and we are here to help you make your voice heard. Together, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in our democracy.

Planning Your Ride and Your Vote in Minnesota

A ride to the polls works best when a little planning happens ahead of time. Before you request a ride, confirm where you vote. Polling places are assigned by address and can change after redistricting or local consolidation, so check your current location through the Minnesota Secretary of State's official polling place finder. Bring that address with you, or share it with your driver, so nobody ends up at last year's site.

Tips for riders

  • Request early. Midday and late-afternoon slots on Election Day fill quickly. A request made a few days ahead gives coordinators time to match you with a nearby driver.
  • Consider early voting. Minnesota allows in-person absentee voting before Election Day at designated locations, usually city or county election offices. Lines are often shorter, and scheduling a ride is easier.
  • Know about same-day registration. If you are not registered, Minnesota lets eligible voters register at the polls with proof of residence. Check the Secretary of State's list of accepted documents before you leave home.
  • Mention accessibility needs. Let coordinators know if you use a wheelchair, walker or service animal, or if you need help getting to the door. That helps match you with a suitable vehicle.

Tips for volunteer drivers

Drivers should have a valid licence, current insurance and a clean, reliable vehicle. Arrive on time, help riders in and out if they want it, and wait or arrange a return trip as agreed. Keep conversation friendly and neutral. Minnesota law restricts campaigning near polling places, so leave signs, buttons and literature out of sight, and never try to influence how a passenger votes. The goal is access, not persuasion.

If you'd like to drive, coordinate shifts or answer phones on Election Day, visit our volunteer page. Questions about rides or scheduling can go through our contact page, and upcoming community gatherings where you can learn more are listed on our events page.

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