Information for Voting

Voting: We have a moral and civic responsibility to vote in a democracy. Our democracy is a government “…by the people…” (Abraham Lincoln/Gettysburg Address). Our faith compels us to “participation” in our democracy. Here are 4 steps to guide us in our voting decisions: 

• To Register (and for further information)  – https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/elections-and-voting#register-tovote2  

• Plan  – How will you cast your ballot? When will you vote?(early/absentee, by mail, Election Day)  How will you get there? (to vote or return your ballot) Where is your polling place? 

• Educate yourself on your voting options – The Challenge of Forming Conscience for Faithful Citizenship (USCCB), look at your “sample ballot”, candidates (local, state, national), issues on ballots (local, state, national). Also, engage in open, respectful conversations. 

• Failure to vote on a constitutional amendment will have the same effect as voting no on the amendment. 

• Pray – to determine your choice based on a conscience faithfully formed. 

Vote November 5, 2024 at your polling place, or earlier absentee. 

Contact Mary Vlazny for more information.