Produced by the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans and the Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State, this ASL video provides voter information and perspectives for the Deaf community.

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I asked Mark Ritchie to provide a statement to the Minnesota Deaf Community. Ritchie is the Minnesota Secretary of State, which among other things is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the electoral process in Minnesota. An ASL translation is viewable in this video. Statement follows - "It is very important that every eligible voter take part in this year's election. Our elected leaders need to know your views, your issues, and your commitment to engaging in the democractic process.

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