Minnesota Secretary of State

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! In 1881 the first statewide agency, Minnesota Woman Suffrage Association (MWSA) was formed to advocate for the women's right to vote. Learn more about the early founders and suffrage movement at: mnhs.org/mnopedia/searc…

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! Charlotte Ouisoconsin Clark Van Cleve was the first woman to be elected to the Minneapolis School Board. Learn more about her life at: mnhs.org/mnopedia/searc…

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! Mary Colburn was an early suffrage and women's rights activist. Learn more about her and the Minnesota suffrage movement at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota…

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! This month we celebrate the women who helped build our communities, broken barriers, and inspired generations. Learn more about the women who have shaped the state of Minnesota at: mnhs.org/mnopedia/searc…

ON THIS DAY IN MINNESOTA HISTORY March 13, 1961: The Loon becomes Minnesota's official state bird. Learn more about the loon and other state symbols at: sos.mn.gov/about-minnesot…

Vote for America's Top Doc! Two historic documents. One winner. Which will make history? Voting closes Saturday, March 14 at 7 AM CDT. 100docs.vote

ON THIS DAY IN MINNESOTA HISTORY March 11, 1893: Author and illustrator Wanda Gág was born in New Ulm, Minnesota. To learn more about her life visit: mnhs.org/mnopedia/searc…

TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS REMINDER! Some townships have elections today. Use the pollfinder tool to find out if you have a township election today and where your polling location is at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder

ON THIS DAY IN MINNESOTA HISTORY March 9, 1874: Cook County is formed, commemorating Civil War hero Major Michael Cook from Faribault. mn.electionarchives.lib.umn.edu/county/cook/

Vote in the Championship! From 4 to 2, which 2 records will battle it out to become America's Top Doc? Voting closes Saturday, March 7 at 7 AM CST. We're a proud partner of America's #100Docs, putting the power of history in your hands. Vote today at 100docs.vote!

Upcoming Special Elections in April You can view upcoming special elections on the special elections calendar page at: sos.mn.gov/election-admin…

Youth Day at the Capitol Yesterday hundreds of students met with elected officials and learned important advocacy skills at the Minnesota State Capitol. For more information about this annual event, visit: sos.mn.gov/elections-voti…

TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS Some townships have upcoming elections next Tuesday. Use the pollfinder tool to find out if you have a township election on March 10 and your polling location at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder

The #USA turns 250 this year and you can help leave your mark! We're a proud partner of America's #100Docs, the game that puts history in your hands and lets you vote on the most significant historical records from the National Archives. 100docs.vote #USat250

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! John Francis Wheaton was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1898 becoming the first Black legislator in Minnesota's history. Learn more about Wheaton at: mnhs.org/mnopedia/searc…

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STAY INFORMED! Keep up to date on current legislative action by following calendar events at the Capitol. You can view daily schedules, committee meeting schedules and committee deadlines. To learn more, visit leg.mn.gov/leg/schedules

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! On this day February 23, 1869, John Richardson became the first Black voter in the state of Minnesota. Learn more about the early Black Suffrage movement in Minnesota: minnlawyer.com/2017/05/10/pol…

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Nellie Griswold Francis was a prolific African American organizer, woman suffragist and civil rights activist. Learn more about her life and achievements at: mnhs.org/mnopedia/searc…