Falcon Heights, Minnesota Public Records

Acceptable identification includes a Minnesota driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, or other documents proving residency. Voters can also have a registered voter from the same precinct vouch for their residence. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council on a staggered schedule. Falcon Heights has a mayor elected at-large and four council members representing specific wards. Municipal elections in Minnesota typically occur in odd-numbered years, with the next city election scheduled for November 2025. Residents can find candidate filings, local ballot questions, and voter guides through the city website at www.falconheights.org or through Ramsey County Elections. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address. Most residents vote at locations such as Falcon Heights City Hall or nearby schools. In the November 2024 presidential election, Ramsey County reported voter turnout of approximately 77-79%, reflecting strong civic engagement in the metro area. On November 3, 2026, residents will participate in Minnesota's gubernatorial election, as well as races for all constitutional offices—Secretary of State, Attorney General, and State Auditor. All 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives will be on the ballot, along with all odd-numbered Minnesota State Senate seats, totaling 67 seats. Ramsey County voters will also elect county commissioners, the county attorney, sheriff, and judges. There is no U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota on the ballot in 2026, as those seats are up in 2024 and 2028. Minnesota allows no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through the Minnesota Secretary of State website, by mail, or in person at Ramsey County Elections beginning 46 days before an election. Early in-person voting begins 46 days before Election Day. Public election records available in Minnesota include voter registration lists, available for eligible requesters under Minnesota Statutes 201.091, and campaign finance reports searchable at the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at www.cfb.mn.gov. Candidate filings are accessible through county and state election offices, and precinct-level election results are published by the Minnesota Secretary of State at www.sos.state.mn.us. The state maintains robust transparency in campaign finance, requiring detailed disclosure of contributions and expenditures by candidates and committees.