Credit River, Minnesota Public Records

Minnesota consistently ranks among the highest states nationally for voter turnout, and Scott County reflects this tradition of civic engagement. Residents can register to vote online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us. Minnesota's Election Day registration allows eligible residents to register at their polling place on Election Day with proper proof of residence, though pre-registration helps expedite the process. Registration requirements include being a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, a Minnesota resident for 20 days, having completed any felony sentence including probation and parole, and not being under court-ordered guardianship that revokes voting rights. Acceptable proof of residence includes a Minnesota driver's license, state ID card, tribal ID, learner's permit with current address, or a utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing current name and address. Because Credit River is an unincorporated community within Credit River Township, there are no mayoral or city council elections. Instead, residents vote for Credit River Township officers including Town Board Supervisors, Treasurer, and Clerk. Township elections in Minnesota typically occur on the second Tuesday in March during odd-numbered years, with terms varying by office. The next township elections will be held in March 2025 and March 2027. Candidate filings and information about township elections can be obtained from the Township Clerk or the Scott County Elections Office. Voters can look up their specific polling place using the Polling Place Finder on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address. Credit River Township Hall at 12016 Dodd Boulevard typically is a polling location for township residents, though precinct assignments should be verified before each election. Under Minnesota law, certain election records are public information. Voter registration lists, excluding Social Security numbers and birth dates, are publicly accessible and can be requested from the Scott County Elections Office or the Minnesota Secretary of State. Campaign finance reports for candidates and committees are maintained by the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at www.cfboard.state.mn.us and are searchable online. Candidate filings, including affidavits of candidacy and nominating petitions, are public records maintained by the filing office, whether county, state, or municipal depending on the office sought. Election results by precinct are also public and posted on the Scott County Elections website following each election. In the November 2024 general election, Scott County demonstrated strong voter participation consistent with Minnesota's high-turnout tradition, with approximately 85% of registered voters casting ballots in the presidential election. Credit River Township precincts typically reflect or exceed county-wide turnout rates. Detailed precinct-by-precinct results for the township can be found on the Scott County Elections website. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several important races. Minnesota's gubernatorial election will be held, as Governor Tim Walz's current term expires in January 2027, assuming he does not ascend to another office, making the governor's race a major statewide contest. All 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives and roughly half of the 67 Minnesota Senate seats will be on the ballot, including the state legislative districts that represent the township. One of Minnesota's two U.S. Senate seats may be up for election depending on the electoral cycle—Minnesota's Senate seats are Class I and Class II, with the next regularly scheduled elections in 2024, already held, and 2026 for Class II. At the Scott County level, various Scott County offices including County Commissioners, Sheriff, Attorney, Recorder, Treasurer, and others will be decided depending on term expirations. Credit River Township offices may also appear on the ballot if township elections are consolidated with the general election, though township elections typically occur separately in March. Information about candidates, ballot questions, and sample ballots for the 2026 election will become available through the Scott County Elections Office website in mid-2026. Minnesota offers convenient absentee voting options for residents who prefer to vote by mail or who will be unable to vote in person on Election Day. Residents can request an absentee ballot online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, by email, or in person at the Scott County Elections Office. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted starting 46 days before an election. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 3:00 p.m. On Election Day to be counted—postmarks do not count. Minnesota also offers early in-person voting, called absentee voting in person, beginning 46 days before Election Day at the Scott County Elections Office, allowing voters to receive, complete, and submit their ballot in a single visit without waiting for mail delivery.