Minnesota begins early voting for November midterm elections

Early in-person voting has commenced across Minnesota ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

In Stearns County, residents can cast ballots at St. Cloud City Hall or the Stearns County Government Center in Waite Park. Specific voting hours are scheduled through November 2. Voters are encouraged to use MNVotes.gov to verify registration and track absentee or early ballots.

In Olmsted County, early absentee in-person voting is available at the Olmsted County Elections Office, where voters can use a vote tabulation machine. Direct balloting at Rochester City Hall is scheduled to begin October 27.

Statewide, the November 3 election includes races for Governor, U.S. Senator, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor, as well as all 201 seats in the Minnesota House and Senate. Local ballots in Rochester include the Mayor, City Council, Olmsted County Board, and the Rochester School Board.