Episode Details

On this week’s episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we focus on two important topics for Minnesota’s military community: ensuring service members, Veterans, and their families can fully participate in elections, and connecting retirees with the resources and support they need.

Guests:

• Steve Simon – Minnesota Secretary of State
• Melanie Hazelip – Voter Outreach Director, Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
• Don Goble – Director, Navy Retired Activities Office – Minneapolis; Chief of Staff, Navy Marine Corps Retiree Council

The conversation with the Secretary of State’s office covers Minnesota’s strong record of high voter turnout, the simple process to register or update voter registration, the 46-day early voting period, and special options available to active-duty service members, National Guard members, Reservists, and those who are deployed—including the ability to receive a blank ballot electronically. The discussion also addresses election secu