ELECTION 101
What does SVRS stand for?
Statewide Voter Registration System
True or False: A medical bill is acceptable proof of residence for voter registration.
False. Medical bills aren't on the approved list in your training materials.
Name one EVC station that should never be left unattended.
Greeter 1 and Tabulator
A voter says they're not registered. What's the first thing you should do at your SVRS station?
Check their existing status in SVRS before creating a new record.
Who are the North EVC supervisors for the 2026 General Election?
Elizabeth and O'Quba
How many feet does the electioneering buffer zone extend around an election building?
100 feet
How many people can a private citizen vouch for?
Eight
During curbside voting, how many ballots should be issued to the same vehicle at a time?
One
A voter has a complicated registration situation that you're unsure how to resolve. What should you do?
Contact a supervisor.
Who is the roving supervisor for the 2026 General Election?
Alex
How many eligible voters are there in Minneapolis?
There are 310,000 eligible voters
What three things must appear on an acceptable banking app statement used as proof of residence?
Current name, address, and a date within the accepted range.
ACT -IT- OUT
Pretend you're greeting voters as they enter the building and directing them where to go.
Greeter
A voter asks for assistance with a question about their ballot. How many staff members should be present?
Two.
ACT -IT- OUT
Pretend you're a voter who accidentally marks the wrong choice and needs another ballot.
Spoiled Ballot
Name the four statewide offices contested alongside Governor in Minnesota.
Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor
What are the 5 requirements to register to vote in Minnesota?
1. U.S. citizen
2. At least 16 years old (18 on Election Day to vote)
3. A resident of MN for 20 days
4. Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
5. You cannot vote if a court has revoked your right to vote
ACT -IT- OUT
Pretend to direct a voter toward an accessible voting machine and demonstrate how to use it.
ExpressVote Ballot Marking Device
A voter accidentally mismarks their ballot. What procedure should staff follow?
The spoiled ballot procedure: secure the spoiled ballot, document the ward/precinct, and obtain and verify a replacement ballot.
Who are the South EVC supervisors for the 2026 General Election?
Tyler and Lesley
By what time on Election Day does an absentee ballot need to be dropped off at the EVS to be counted?
5:00 PM
“I will do ________________ to help you vote today.
a. “nothing”
b. “the bare minimum”
c. “whatever it takes”
d. “everything I can within the law”
“I will do everything I can within the law to help you vote today.”
During the tabulator period, when should you print the ballot?
As soon as possible. After you have located the voter in SVRS and confirmed that their information is current, send the ballot to the printer as it takes some time.
A voter arrives with an expired out-of-state driver's license. What should staff explore to help them register?
Whether they have a qualifying current bill or document to pair with the expired ID, or another approved registration method.
Who are the two Pop-Up supervisors for the 2026 General Election?
Jonathan and Angie