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6 Rock 'n' Poll tracks for Election Day

Singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist Patti Smith believes the people have the power.
Singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist Patti Smith believes the people have the power.MPR photo/Nate Ryan

November 05, 2013

Yesterday, Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie stopped by with information for those heading out to vote today. All the information about polling locations, voting registration, and the candidates can be found at the Secretary of State website. The voting spirit is in the air at Minnesota Public Radio and we're gearing up here at The Current.

Songs Played

Patti Smith — "People Have the Power"

The Clash — "Know Your Rights"

Bob Marley and the Wailers — "Get Up Stand Up"

Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings — "The Land Is Your Land"

John Lennon — "Gimme Some Truth"

The Modern Lovers — "Government Center"