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Olmsted County Elections
2122 Campus Dr. SE
Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
507-328-7650
elections@olmstedcounty.gov

Election Dates

The Secretary of State's Elections Calendar shows a list of up coming elections and potential dates for future elections.

Olmsted County Election Dates

Special Primary - May 24, 2022
Special Election - August 9, 2022
Primary - August 9, 2022
General Election - November 8, 2022

Special Primary - May 24, 2022

A special primary will be held for nomination of candidates for the office of Congressional Representative for Congressional District 1. Candidates for this special election are not subject to the prohibition in Minnesota Statutes 2021, section 204B.06, against having more than one affidavit of candidacy on file for the same election. Visit the Secretary of State Website for more information on the upcoming Special Primary.

To apply online for a Special Primary Absentee Ballot: Request an Absentee Ballot

Special Elections

Special elections are used to fill vacant offices or decide ballot questions; they can be scheduled at various times during the year and may be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled election. Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's Website to see a complete list of upcoming Special Elections as well as dates that future special elections may be held.

Register to Vote

In-person or Mail
Submit the Voter Registration Application to Olmsted County Elections in person or by mail.
Olmsted County Elections
2122 Campus Dr. SE Suite 300
Rochester MN, 55904

Online
Minnesota Secretary of State's website

Register at the polls
Go to the MNvotes.org website for registration requirements and a list of documents you can use as proof of residence on election day.

Check to see if you’re registered
Go to the MNvotes.org website to find out if you are registered to vote at your current address.

Where to vote on Election Day

The Minnesota Secretary of State provides a Polling Place Finder to help you find out where to vote. Simply select your city and enter your address to get started.

Prior to most elections, the poll finder will also display what candidates and questions will be on your ballot and a sample ballot may also be available.

Absentee Voting

Ways to Vote Absentee In Olmsted County

Absentee Voting

Ways to Vote Absentee In Olmsted County

Special Primary Absentee Dates

Absentee In-Person:

2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55904
April 8 - May 16
- Monday through Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Absentee In-Person Direct Balloting:

2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55904
May 17 - May 20
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 21
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 23

Read more about Absentee Voting

Becoming an Election Judge

Review the guidelines for serving as an election judge and apply for a position in your upcoming election.

Becoming an Election Judge

Review the guidelines for serving as an election judge and apply for a position in your upcoming election.

Election judges are needed to help administer elections. They open and close the polls on election day and help voters who need assistance, ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote, and certify precinct election results. Sometimes election judges are hired to process absentee ballots with the Absentee Ballot Board.

Election judges are appointed by their cities, townships, and school districts. Election judges are paid for their work. The pay rate is set by cities, townships, and school districts.