2020 Presidential Election Preliminary Plans & Preparations - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2020 Presidential Election Preliminary Plans & Preparations Presentation to the Elections & Rules Committee Wednesday, November 20, 2019

New Elections & Voter Services Headquarters

2020 Timeline: Key Dates Pre-registration: Closes February 11 at 5 p.m. “Early” voting period: January 17 through March 2 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATING PRIMARY: Tues., March 3, 2020  CENSUS DAY: Mon., April 1, 2020  Pre-registration: Closes July 21 at 5 p.m. “Early” voting period: June 26 through August 10 PRIMARY: Tues., Aug. 11, 2020  Pre-registration: Closes October 13 at 5 p.m. “Early” voting period: September 18 through November 2 GENERAL ELECTION: Tues., Nov. 3, 2020

Historic Turnout…?

Plans & Preparations 2. BALLOT ACCESS • Target Communities • Election Judges • Leverage Partnerships • Seasonal Staff • Promote “Early Voting” • New Precincts & Polls 1. 3. REGISTRATION & EMPLOYMENT GOTV

Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP) • PNPs in MN = 1916, 1952, 1956, 1992 … 2020 • Absentee Balloting begins Jan. 17 • Early In-Person voting at new EVS Headquarters – 980 E Hennepin Ave • All polls open for the Presidential Primary on “Super Tuesday” – March 3, 2020 • Eligible reimbursements • Estimated turnout

Registration & GOTV Strategies  Community Outreach (Neighborhood Tours)  C.O.R.E. Partnerships  2020 Census & PNP Information Guide   Core Messages:  Three ways to vote— 1. Early In-Person 2. Vote By Mail 3. Election Day  Select party preference to receive ballot  Party preference is not public data

Promote “Early Voting”  Promote awareness of the multiple options:  Vote-By-Mail  Early In-Person (Early Vote Center)  Healthcare Facility  Agent Delivery  Support collaborative partnerships to engage and promote Early Voting initiatives  Nonprofit & Community Service Organizations  Candidates & Campaigns

NEW PRECINCTS FOR 2020 Ward 3 – Precinct 13 Ward 10 – Precinct 11 University Lutheran Church of Hope Jefferson Community School 601 13th Ave SE 1200 26th St W POLLING PLACE RELOCATIONS FOR 2020 Ward 4 – Precinct 7 PREVIOUS POLL: NEW POLL: St. Austin Church Mastery School 4050 Upton Ave N. 4021 Thomas Ave N. Ward 4 – Precinct 8 PREVIOUS POLL: NEW POLL: Parkway United Church of Christ Lucy Craft Laney School 3120 Washburn Ave N 3333 Penn Ave N. Ward 5 – Precinct 4 PREVIOUS POLL: NEW POLL: North Point Health & Wellness Center, Inc. North Point Health & Wellness Center, Inc. 1315 Penn Ave N. 1256 Penn Ave N.

Population vs. Precincts

City of Minneapolis: Registered Voter Population vs. No. of Precincts* Registered Voters No. of Registered Voters No. of (9/25/2019) Precincts (9/25/2019) Precincts < 500 2 1,501-1,750 17 500-1,000 9 1,751-2,000 15 1,001-1,200 11 2,001-2,500 33 2,501-3,000 21 1,201-1,500 22 3,000 + 4 TOTAL PRECINCTS 134

Staffing: Seasonal Team  Election Judge Recruitment, Training, Scheduling and Deployment  Logistics, Supplies, Equipment Testing, and Drayage  Ordering, proofing, and verifying ballot production  Assisting with outreach and engagement initiatives  Providing direct customer service to voters, candidates and campaigns, media, etc.  Supporting post-election activities, including audits, debriefings, etc.

El Electi ection J Judges es “The Frontline of Democracy”

2020 EVS Budget – Part 1 EVS Budget $6.4 million 2020 Core Budget Election  Admin. & Customer Service $2.3 million $4.1 million  Judge Recruitment & Admin.  Training  Logistics & Warehouse  Absentee Balloting  Voter Outreach & Education

2020 EVS Budget – Part 2 Details/Categories PNP Primary General Total STAFFING – all programs $1,404,050 $1,282,320 $1,744,509 $4,430,880 SUPPLIES – all programs $ 164,516 $ 149,816 $ 413,356 $ 727,688 PERCENT OF BUDGET 24% 22% 32% 100% TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGET $1,568,566 $1,432,136 $2,157,865 $5,158,567

Significant Budget Factors – Wages Wage Increases Wage Expense Trend MCO, Section 165.20 states that election judges shall be paid 40% greater than YEAR Wage/Hour Total Wages prevailing wage. Ordinance 2017-030 set 2016 $13.30 $909,720 minimum wage in the City of Minneapolis at $15 per 2018 $14.88 $1,017,450 hour, effective Jan. 1, 2018. 2020 $17.85 $1,220,940

Significant Budget Factors – Absentee Balloting Absentee Balloting Mandated to provide ballot access to all eligible voters, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 203B Varieties of methods: 1. Vote-By-Mail (VBM) 2. Early In-Person (EIP) 3. Health Care Facility 4. Other

Impact of Absentee Balloting

Questions? Thank You! City of Minneapolis