2020 Presidential Election Preliminary Plans & Preparations Presentation to the Elections & Rules Committee Wednesday, March 27, 2019
2020 Timeline: Key Dates Pre-registration: Closes February 11 at 5 p.m. “Early” voting period: January 17 through March 2 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATING PRIMARY: Tues., March 3, 2020 CENSUS DAY: Mon., April 1, 2020 Pre-registration: Closes July 21 at 5 p.m. “Early” voting period: June 26 through August 10 PRIMARY: Tues., Aug. 11, 2020 Pre-registration: Closes October 13 at 5 p.m. “Early” voting period: September 18 through November 2 GENERAL ELECTION: Tues., Nov. 3, 2020
Summary of Plans & Preparations 2. BALLOT ACCESS • Target Communities • Election Judges • Leverage Partnerships • Seasonal Staff • Promote “Early Voting” • New Precincts & Polls 1. 3. REGISTRATION & EMPLOYMENT GOTV
Targeted Strategies REGISTRATION & GOTV BALLOT ACCESS EMPLOYMENT
Registration & GOTV Strategies Community Outreach & Personal Voter Contacts C.O.R.E. Partnerships National Voter Registration Day Plans & Events 2020 Voter Information Guide
Community Outreach Cultural Communities Including: African-American; American Indian; East African; Latinx; Southeast Asian Youth/First-Time Voters & New Citizens Military/Veterans Homeless & Shelter Residents People with Disabilities Seniors Tenants (renters) Tenant Notice of Voter Registration (TNVR) Program
C haritable O rganizations R ecruitment for E lections Recruit Election Judges Support Voter Registration Satellite Voting Centers
Every “Front Desk” = Access Point All City Departments/Divisions Other Government Partners Libraries Neighborhood Organizations Nonprofit Partners GOAL: Ensure voter registration information—and applications—are readily available anywhere voters may be conducting a “front desk” transaction.
Supporting Registration Drives National Voter Registration Day: Sept. 22 Voter Registration Drive “To-Go” Kits
2020 VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE Delivered to every Minneapolis household 3 Ways to Vote: By Mail; Early In Person; At Polls Poll Locations & Hours What’s on the Ballot? How to Register on Election Day! EVS Resources & Assistance MN Voter Bill of Rights
Ballot Access Strategies Promote “Early Voting” & Increase Options Extended In-Person Service Hours New Precincts
Promote “Early Voting” Promote awareness of the multiple options: Vote-By-Mail Early In-Person (Early Vote Center) Healthcare Facility Agent Delivery Support collaborative partnerships to engage and promote Early Voting initiatives Nonprofit & Community Service Organizations Candidates & Campaigns Add multiple Early Vote Centers throughout the city for Direct Balloting – using a ward and/or neighborhood model
EVS anticipates re-locating its operations in June 2019 Zones for potential Early Vote Centers for 2020 Presidential
Extended Service Hours Absentee Balloting (Early Voting) Period October 24 – November 6 Weekdays Saturdays Sundays Oct. 19 - 30 Oct. 24 & 31 Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 7 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 p.m. to to to 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. Monday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2
Population vs. Precincts Minneapolis Population vs. Precincts: 1990-2018 425,000 200 400,000 175 375,000 350,000 150 325,000 125 Potential for: 300,000 Long lines 275,000 100 Extended wait times 250,000 75 225,000 Voter frustration 200,000 50 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 Minneapolis Population # Precincts
Employment Strategies Seasonal Staffers Election Judges
Questions? Thank You! City of Minneapolis
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