Election Resources

There are numerous Web sites available to researchers to find information that will help evaluate issues and candidates during the election process.

Legislative and Government Web Sites

The House of Representatives site makes available a wide variety of information on the Minnesota House of Representatives, committees and members themselves.

The Senate site makes available a wide variety of information on the Minnesota Senate, committees and members themselves.

The Legislation and Bill Status site allows the user to search for specific pieces of legislation.

The Statutes, Session Laws and Rules site allows the user to search Laws of Minnesota and Minnesota Statutes.

The General Information site provides access to a wide variety of Legislative related issues.

The Secretary of State site is the general source for official election and candidate information for the State of Minnesota.

The Secretary of State Elections site narrows the search for election specific information including candidates, precinct search, election results, voting information and the conduct of elections.

The Polling Place Finder site helps the user locate his/her local polling place.

The Minnesota Voter Registration site enables the user to print a voter registration card.

The District Finder site allows the user to locate his/her elected officials.

The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure site provides specific information on searchable databases on candidates and campaigns as well as lobbyists and associations.

Media Web Sites

As the 2006 election approaches, many of the Web sites below will begin to carry specific information on candidates and the election.

St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Chronicle of Higher Education
Minnesota Daily
WCCO-TV
KSTP-TV
KARE-TV
KMSP-TV
Minnesota Public Radio
Twin Cities Public Television
Spokesman-Recorder

Regional Media Sources

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Web Site Contacts

Legislative Information/Government Relations
The Government Relations Web site contains information useful for legislative searches including a daily update during the Legislative Session. The site has information such as current and past issues of Mandates and Curiosities, and federal updates. Watch this site for additional information during the election season.

Public Affairs
The Public Affairs site contains access to a variety of college and university publications and other helpful materials. The Public Affairs team provides a wide range of public and media relations services to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' campuses.

Minnesota Newspapers Web Sites
Minnesota Newspapers Directory
News Link Minnesota
All of the above provide links and listings of many Minnesota Newspapers on line.

Election Resources

Legislative and Government Web Sites

Media Web Sites

Regional Media Sources

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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Web Site Contacts