Does having a Minnesota driver’s license give you the right to vote?

21 July 2023

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No.

A driver’s license does not grant a person the right to vote.

In order to vote in Minnesota, a person must be a U.S. citizen, be above the age of 18, have resided in Minnesota for at least 20 days and must not currently be incarcerated for a felony.

A driver’s license is one of several documents that can be used to validate a voter’s residency status, however possessing one does not equate to citizenship.While registering to vote, a person must affirm they are a U.S. citizen. Anyone voting as a non-citizen risks a felony charge and deportation.

 

This fact brief is responsive to conversations such as this one.

Sources:

 

DocumentCloud Office of Secretary of State Statement
State of Minnesota Election Facts
State of Minnesota Do I need to bring ID?
Minnesota House Research Department Minnesota’s Voter Eligibility and Identification Requirements
Office of the Governor of Minnesota Register on Election Day

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