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using the location of where they usually <br />sleep as defined in Minn. Stat. § 200.031. <br />This could be an intersection or shelter <br />address. Because the voter does not have a <br />permanent mailing address, the registration <br />is often challenged which then requires a <br />voter to re -register each election. This <br />process also requires a registered voter in <br />the precinct to vouch for that person which <br />can be difficult to find when experiencing <br />homelessness. <br />For those experiencing homelessness, <br />leaving their space and any belongings can <br />potentially mean losing them. This becomes <br />a significant barrier to registering to vote <br />and participating in elections. <br />Response: The League of Minnesota <br />Cities supports the following to improve <br />the process for voters experiencing <br />homelessness to safely and securely vote. <br />a) Allow an eligible voter to designate an <br />address where their official election <br />mail may be sent and have that serve <br />as the address for assigning a precinct <br />and polling location. <br />b) Allow cities to do outreach in areas <br />with concentrated populations of <br />those experiencing homelessness to <br />register people to vote, assist with <br />applications for absentee ballots, and <br />issue and receive ballots in a process <br />similar to Health Care Facility <br />outreach. <br />67 <br />