Common Cause Minnesota

Common Cause Minnesota Common Cause Minnesota is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen’s lobby dedicated to improving the way state government operates. No one else can."

Common Cause MN is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process. In this spirit, Common Cause MN serves as an indep

endent voice for change and a watchdog against corruption and abuse of power. Together we employ a powerful combination of grassroots organizing, coalition building, research, policy development, public education, lobbying and litigation to win reform at all levels of government. Founded with 4,000 core members in 1970 to serve as a people’s lobby, Common Cause has grown into a nationwide network of more than 700,000 members and supporters, with offices in 35 states and Washington, D.C. Common Cause MN;s membership and supporters is 10,350+ strong, from various political leanings. To make our democracy work, we must claim it as our own. John Gardner, Common Cause’s founder, wrote that, “The citizen can bring our political and governmental institutions back to life, make them responsive and accountable and keep them honest.

08/25/2026
Here are some important resources that we love to share with our Common Cause Minnesota base.There's so many helpful res...
08/21/2026

Here are some important resources that we love to share with our Common Cause Minnesota base.

There's so many helpful resources that help you defend democracy, our elections, and our rights. We've also got voter assistance under our election protection program. Another helpful resource that's outside of our organization is the Minnesota Secretary of State website!

Are you looking to become a new voter in Minnesota? Let's see if you're eligible first!By checking off everything on thi...
08/21/2026

Are you looking to become a new voter in Minnesota? Let's see if you're eligible first!

By checking off everything on this checklist, you can become an eligible voter in Minnesota. Go to https://sos.mn.gov/ to learn more information on how to get registered!

Minnesota has some of the highest voter turnouts across the nation! When work needs to get done, Minnesota comes through...
08/21/2026

Minnesota has some of the highest voter turnouts across the nation! When work needs to get done, Minnesota comes through.

Lets retain that high voter turnout during the general election!

It's good to start thinking about your game plan early! Friday, October 16th is the start of early voting in Minnesota.B...
08/21/2026

It's good to start thinking about your game plan early! Friday, October 16th is the start of early voting in Minnesota.

Ballots will be available on Friday, September 18th. It's your duty as an eligible voter to stay informed and prepared for this upcoming election.

No matter how you cast your vote, your voice matters!

The election protection program aims to stop voter suppression across the nation. Our democracy is our number one priori...
08/20/2026

The election protection program aims to stop voter suppression across the nation. Our democracy is our number one priority!

Visit https://866ourvote.org to learn more.

Don't let our democracy crumble! Become an election protection volunteer today! Go to 866ourvote.org/volunteer/ for more...
08/20/2026

Don't let our democracy crumble! Become an election protection volunteer today! Go to 866ourvote.org/volunteer/ for more information.

Election protection volunteers are at the forefront of preserving democracy and aiding eligible voters.

With the general election right around the corner, we have plenty of opportunities for you. You can become a Poll Monitor, Social Media Poll Monitor, or help with Voter Education and Outreach.

Don't know what those roles are? No worries! We have trainings, orientations, and more to get you ready for anything.

Plan to Vote Early this Upcoming Election!What to know when voting early:✅Ballots are available for in person voting on ...
08/19/2026

Plan to Vote Early this Upcoming Election!

What to know when voting early:
✅Ballots are available for in person voting on Friday, September 18th.
✅The start of early voting starts on Friday, October 16th and ends on Monday, November 2nd.

Election officials will process your application if you pre-register, and on your eighteenth birthday, it will automatic...
08/19/2026

Election officials will process your application if you pre-register, and on your eighteenth birthday, it will automatically register you.

Everyone should participate in democracy. So if you or a family member is 16 or 17, make sure they know that they can pre-register.

👉Check the link at the bottom of the post to sign up as a volunteer!We've got a lot coming up in the month of September!...
08/19/2026

👉Check the link at the bottom of the post to sign up as a volunteer!
We've got a lot coming up in the month of September!

Are you interested in becoming a poll monitor, social media monitor, or roving poll monitor? 🤔We also have special roles in voter education and outreach too! Our training goes into a formal deep dive into the specific roles and techniques volunteers need to succeed.

Here’s a sneak preview of what we’ll covering in-depth:
✅De-escalation tactics
✅What to do & look out for in the field as a Roving Polling Place Monitor
✅What tools you’ll be using to pick your shifts & precincts
✅Election & Voting Laws with Dorsey & Whitney
✅And more!

‼️You only have to attend one of the formal training sessions, unless you’d like to attend another one to hear the information again. We will be covering the same information at each session

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Saint Paul, MN
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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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