County canvassing board – Reviewing and certifying 2026 General Election results
Process open to the public on November 10
The Olmsted County canvassing board will review the 2026 General Election results on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Election results become official only after being reviewed and certified by a canvassing board. Note that this process is open to the public.
Unofficial results
On election night, county election officials in Minnesota post preliminary results online. Following Election Day, county election officials audit and proof their work.
Olmsted County canvassing board review
This review is open to the public.
- Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Location: Olmsted County Elections Office – 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300, Rochester
County canvassing board
Each county canvassing board must review and approve the results. This board certifies votes for county-specific races, while federal, statewide, and multi-county races are certified by the state canvassing board. A county canvassing board consists of five members: the county auditor, the district court's court administrator, the mayor or chair of the largest municipality, and two county board members who are not seeking re-election. Additionally, municipalities and school districts have their own canvassing boards for local races.
The county canvass report is sent to the Minnesota Secretary of State, who incorporates it into a statewide report for the State Canvassing Board.
Questions?
If you have questions about the county canvassing board, please contact the Olmsted County Elections Office at 507-328-7650.