Early Voting on WSU campus
October 29th | 10:00am-3:00pm
Kryzsko Commons 250 W. 10th St., Winona, MN 55987
Winona State University is now a registered early polling location! Anyone can visit this location to vote, even if you’re an SMU student!
If you are not currently registered in Winona County you can register and vote at the same time at the early vote location.
Why should I vote in Winona?
As a Winona State Student, you can decide where to vote. In 2026, Winona is the most strategic place to vote in all of the Midwest. With the opportunity to flip congress, flip the MN State House, and flip a State Senate seat. You have the opportunity to triple your vote.
When do I vote?
You must be registered by October 13th to vote early.
Early voting is October 16th-November 2nd.
Election Day is November 3rd, you can register on that day to vote.
Election Day Registration
Can I vote in Minnesota?
You can vote in Minnesota if you are…
A U.S. citizen
At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
Paying out-of-state tuition or having a driver's license from another state does not necessarily mean you can't vote in Minnesota. More Info
How do I register to vote?
You can register on election day.
You must bring one of these proof of residence:
1. ID with current name and address.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID; or a receipt for any of these.
Tribal ID with name, address, photo, and signature.
2. Photo ID plus a document with your current name and address.
If your ID doesn’t have your current name or address, you can bring your ID plus a document with your current name and address.
Approved Documents. (Choose one. Can be shown on electronic device.)
Bill, account, or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for:
Phone, TV, internet
Solid waste, sewer, electric, gas, or water
Banking, credit card, rent, or mortgage
Residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day.
Current student fee statement.
Approved photo IDs. (Choose one. Can be expired.)
Driver’s license, state ID or learner’s permit issued by any state
U.S. Passport
U.S. Military or Veteran ID
Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo
Minnesota University, college, or technical college ID
Minnesota high school ID
A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. This is known as ‘vouching.’ A registered voter can vouch for up to eight voters. You cannot vouch for others if someone vouched for you.
3. Registered voter who can confirm your address.
4. Photo ID with Student Housing List
Colleges and universities that enroll students accepting state financial aid must send election officials a student housing list. This list includes students who live on-campus and those that have provided their current address to the school and live in the city where campus is located. If you are on the list, show any form of photo ID listed in step number 2 to complete your registration.
5. Valid registration in the precinct
If you are registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the election judge your previous name or address.
6. Notice of Late Registration
If you registered to vote within 20 days of the election, you may get a Notice of Late Registration in the mail. Bring it with you and use it as your proof of residence to register.
7. Staff person of residential facility
If you live in a residential facility, a staff person can go with you to the polling place to confirm your address. This is known as ‘vouching.’ A staff person can vouch for all eligible voters living in the facility.
Where do I vote?
Winona State University
Residence Halls
Conway Hall: 403 Winona Street,
Winona, MN 55987
Richards Hall: 404 Huff Street,
Winona, MN 55987
Morey-Shepard Hall: 256 W King Street,
Winona, MN 55987
Prentiss-Lucas Hall: 265 W King Street,
Winona, MN 55987
Sheehan Hall: 264 W Mark Street,
Winona, MN 55987
Kirkland Hall: 223 W Mark Street,
Winona, MN 55987
Haake Hall: 263 W Mark Street,
Winona, MN 55987
East Lake Apartments: 630 Franklin St, Winona, MN 55987
If you moved to Minnesota from another state and currently consider Minnesota your home, you can vote here even if you pay out-of-state tuition or have a driver’s license from another state.
St. Mary’s University Residence Halls
700 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN 55987-1399
Freshmen Halls
Bishops, Brother William, Saint Joseph's, Skemp
Upperclassmen Halls
Heffron, La Salle, Hillside, Gilmore Creek, Saint Yon's, Brother Leopold, Residencia Santiago Miller
Find out where your nearest voting location is here.
