High School Toolkit

High School Voter Engagement Toolkit

High school collaborative Toolkit

A working document with “grab and go” announcement and social media text. We’ve also linked to social media graphics and list recommended tips, introductions, and voter education material from LWV resources as well as our partners.

• Toolkit

For Youth, By Youth

Schools and students: Use this comprehensive toolkit to plan your high school's voter outreach efforts. This toolkit contains resources and support to implement voter registration programs in high schools, and is meant to guide schools in growing a culture of civic engagement and voting in youth. Special thanks to the interns and team of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services.

• Toolkit (PDF)

• Presentation (PowerPoint)

Voter Outreach Toolkit

From the MN Office of the Secretary of State:

• 2023 Voter Participation Toolkit

How to Register Voters

From LWV Minnesota:

• A Quick Guide on Registering Voters

• Voter Registration for Students

• Voter Service Handbook

High School Teacher's Resources

From the MN Office of the Secretary of State:

• Teacher's Guide for Registering Students to Vote

• High School Teacher Curriculum and Resources

• Students Voting Statewide Mock Election

“How To” Videos Created by Students

Share these videos with your classrooms, school clubs, and on social media:

• How to register to vote online in Minnesota

• How to request an absentee ballot

• How to register to vote on paper

• Voting: An easy guide to registration

Additional helpful videos created by LWVMN Youth Civic Engagement Fellows:

• Why you should vote, and how-to basics, from the 2020 election season

• Students and Youth Fellows in a conversation about voting with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon

Voting Resources

Voter Guides

Learn more about the candidates:

• For Minneapolis

• For Hennepin County

• For Statewide Coverage

Voting Handouts

• Election basics printable/electronic postcard from LWV Minneapolis

• Vote411.org – our one-stop-shop voter guide and election resources website

  • ENGLISH: Postcard

  • SPANISH: Postcard

  • SOMALI: Postcard

  • HMONG: Postcard

Election Activities

Student Election Judge

From the YMCA Center for Youth Voice:

• Student Election Judge Toolkit

By students for adult election offices on how to best work with students:

• Student Election Judge Video

Statewide Mock Election

Participate in the statewide mock election! Learn more about this opportunity run by the YMCA Center for Youth Voice and the MN Office of the Secretary of State.