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Get ready for the 2026 Minnesota Student Voter Summit – a FREE, non-partisan event designed to give you the tools and strategies needed to drive civic engagement and student voter participation across our state!

Tuesday, June 8, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

University of St. Thomas - Anderson Student Center, 2115 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Join us for an exhilarating in-person gathering at the University of St. Thomas on June 8! This summit brings together a diverse group of students, educators, and community leaders from colleges, universities, and high schools who are passionate about making a difference in their communities. It's all about empowering young voters and future voters to become active citizens and play a meaningful role in shaping both their future and our collective future.

At the summit, you'll be treated to inspiring keynote presentations, engaging interactive workshops, and the chance to connect with students from every corner of Minnesota who share your goals and who will be doing voter outreach and education work on their campuses. The 2026 Summit will have a college/university track and a separate high school track.

Don't let this incredible opportunity pass you by! Save the date, register, and prepare for an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Minnesota Student Voter Summit. Let's come together to shape the future of our campuses and communities and empower the next generation of Minnesota voters!

2026 MINNESOTA STUDENT VOTER SUMMIT AGENDA

8:30 a.m.: Check in begins; networking time

9 a.m.: Welcome, staging, and vision remarks for the Day

9:45 A.M.: Workshop Sessions #1 (College and High School)

10:45 A.M.: Break

11 A.M.: Workshop Session #2 (College and High School)

12 P.M.: Lunch (with keynote by the Minnesota Secretary of State)

1 P.M.: College Plenary Session #1/ High School Workshop #3

2:30 P.M.: College Plenary Session #2/ High School Workshop #4

4 P.M.: Closing

2026 SUMMIT COLLEGE BREAKOUT SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Campus/Government Relationships and requirements

Community Partnerships

Dealing with Elections Misinformation and disinformation

CIRCLE Data and resources to improve your outreach and education

Language Matters: How Particular Words are Perceived

Coalition Building and Partnership Relationships

Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

Right Brain Voter Outreach: Harness the impact of creativity and culture in your work on campus

2026 SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS (Dedicated Track) INCLUDE:

How to Run A Pre-Registration/Registration Drive

Engaging Your Peers

Logistics and How-to of Voter Outreach and Education

Overcoming YOUR Challenges

Overcoming Partisanship and Division

Community Assets, Issues, and Actions

The 2024 Student Voter Summit was held on June 11, and hosted by the University of St. Thomas. This page will have some resources from that conference. We all hope that you will join us in 2026!

If you have anything to share from the Student Voter Summit, SEND THEM (or a link to them) HERE.

Student Voter Summit Program Link