Elections & Voting

Register to vote, find your voting location, and learn about upcoming elections.

Olmsted County Elections
2122 Campus Dr. SE
Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
507-328-7650
Elections@co.olmsted.mn.us

Election Results

Election results are provided by the Minnesota Secretary of State.

Election Dates

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

Eligibility to Vote

You are eligible to vote in Minnesota if you:

  • Are at least 18 years or older
  • Are a citizen of the United States
  • Are a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days before Election Day
  • Have the right to vote because, if you have been convicted of a felony, your felony sentence has expired (been completed) or you have discharged from your sentence
  • Are not under a guardianship in which the court order revokes the right to vote
  • Are not legally incompetent

Time off work to vote

Every employee who is eligible to vote in an election has the right to be absent from work for the purpose of voting during the morning of the day of that election, without penalty or deduction from salary or wages because of the absence.

Register to Vote

Where to register:

In-person
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. Go to the Polling Place Finder.

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

Review campaign finance reports from recently elected officials or those currently running for office.

Absentee Voting

Review campaign finance reports from recently elected officials or those currently running for office.

Absentee by mail:

Sign and return an absentee ballot request form as soon as you can to ensure you receive your ballot timely and your vote is counted on Election Day. You may also apply online at mnvotes.org. Your ballot will be sent via US Postal Service after the early absentee voting period begins. You may send your ballot back to us via mail or drop it off in person at the absentee voting office (2122 Campus Dr. SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN). 

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.

Elections 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.

Candidate Resources

Interested in running for elected office? Learn more about the application process, fees, and guidelines.

Candidate Resources

Interested in running for elected office? Learn more about the application process, fees, and guidelines.