Voting
Make Your Voice Heard!
This is an important decision for our students, schools and community – make sure to vote on or before Election Day. There are three ways to cast your ballot:
Absentee ballot voting (mail or in person) is available starting Friday, Sept. 18.
Early voting is available at select locations beginning Friday, Oct. 16
Election Day voting takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
In Minnesota voters can register at polling places on Election Day or early voting locations before Election Day. You can also register to vote online. If your name or address has changed since the last time you voted, you will need to re-register.
Voting on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 3
To cast your ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, head to your designated polling location between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Minnesota, you can register or update your voter registration at your polling place on Election Day.
Did you know:
As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you can vote, even if you don’t reach the front of the line until after 8 p.m.
"Early Voting" is available in at least one location per county for the first time in 2026. This is more similar to voting in a polling place on Election Day than voting via absentee ballot in-person. Early in-person voting starts 18 days before the election (Oct. 16). When you arrive at the early voting location, you will complete a short certificate, receive your ballot and vote it there, then return your completed ballot into the ballot counter – just like Election Day. Early voting locations for our district are based on the county you reside in.
Early Voting – Friday, Oct. 16 - Monday, Nov. 2
Meeker County Residents Early Voting Location:
Meeker Government Center
114 N. Holcombe Ave., Suite 150, Litchfield MN 55355
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Stearns County Residents Early Voting Locations:
Stearns County Service Center
3301 County Road 138, Waite Park MN 56387
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
St. Cloud City Hall
1201 7th St. S., St. Cloud MN 56301
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Note: St. Cloud City Hall location has Stearns County ballots only.
The following cities in Stearns County also provide early voting Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, through Monday, November 2, 2026, during their normal business hours, for Stearns County residents who reside within their city, or as noted below:
Melrose City Center (Melrose City and all Stearns County precinct voters)
225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352
Only open 10/27 (Tue) -10/30 (Fri) 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10/31 (Sat) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 11/2 (Mon) 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Paynesville City Hall (Paynesville City and all Stearns County precinct residents)
221 Washburne Ave, Paynesville MN 56362
Only open 10/27 (Tue) -10/30 (Fri) 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10/31 (Sat) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 11/2 (Mon) 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Cold Spring - ROCORI District Educational Facility (City residents only)
527 Main St., Cold Spring MN 56320
Only open 10/27 (Tue) -10/30 (Fri) 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10/31 (Sat) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 11/2 (Mon) 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sartell City Hall (City residents only)
125 Pinecone Rd N, Sartell MN 56377
Only open 10/27 (Tue) -10/30 (Fri) 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 10/31 (Sat) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 11/2 (Mon) 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Sauk Centre City Hall (City residents only)
320 Oak St. S., Sauk Centre MN 56378
Only open 10/27 (Tue) -10/30 (Fri) 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10/31 (Sat) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 11/2 (Mon) 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.St. Augusta City Hall (City residents only)
1914 250th St, St. Augusta MN 56301
Only open 10/27 (Tue) -10/29 (Thu) 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10/30 (Fri) 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 10/31 (Sat) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 11/2 (Mon) 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.St. Joseph Government Center (City residents only)
75 Callaway St E, St. Joseph MN 56374
Only open 10/27 (Tue) -10/30 (Fri) 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10/31 (Sat) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 11/2 (Mon) 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Note: You do NOT need to fill out an absentee ballot participate in Early Voting.
Vote via Absentee Ballot – Starting Friday, Sept. 18
Beginning Friday, Sept. 18 Kimball Area School District residents can request an absentee ballot. Completed ballots must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. to be counted.That is why we are asking district voters to consider a $661,605 per year capital projects levy that would fund our technology-related costs including:
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Apply at least two weeks before an election to allow enough time for your application to be processed, for your ballot to be sent to you, and for you to return your ballot.
Fill out an absentee application and turn it in: The quickest way to apply for an absentee ballot is online. You need an email address and Minnesota ID or social security number (SSN) to complete the online application. Another way to apply is to download one of the absentee ballot applications below, then return the completed application to your county election office by email, mail, or fax.
Wait for the ballot to be mailed to you
Fill it out and return it to the election envelope
Return it to your county election office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can either mail it back or physically drop it off.
Meeker County Election Office: Meeker County Government Center, 114 N Holcombe Ave, Suite 150, Litchfield, MN 55355
Stearns County Election Office: Stearns County Service Center, Attn: Elections, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387
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You can vote absentee in person. This process is nearly identical to getting an absentee ballot mailed to you, except done in person. You will need to know your MN ID number or social security number (SSN) to fill out the application.
Meeker County Residents: Head to Meeker County Government Center (114 N Holcombe Ave, Suite 150, Litchfield, MN 55355) during voting hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For extended voting hours visit Meeker County’s website.
Stearns County Residents: Head to Stearns County Service Center (3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387) or St. Cloud City Hall (1201 7th Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301) during voting hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fill out an absentee application, or bring a filled-out version with you, and return to the election official.
You will then receive your absentee ballot and can fill it out while you are there.
After completing the ballot, you will return it to the election official who will put the voted absentee ballot into the absentee envelope.
A ballot board will review the envelope later when counting official votes.
Request an absentee ballot:
Have any questions about the referendum? We encourage you to explore our FAQ page to find additional information.