Hills, Minnesota Public Records

Voter registration is available online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration. Minnesota's same-day registration policy means eligible residents can register at their polling place on Election Day with proper proof of residence. Those preferring to register in advance must do so at least 21 days before Election Day. Acceptable proof includes a Minnesota driver's license, state ID with current address, utility bill, bank statement, or a registered voter from the precinct who can vouch for residence. The state does not require photo ID to vote, though voters must verify identity and address. Municipal elections in the community occur in November of odd-numbered years, following the standard schedule for Minnesota city elections. A mayor and city council members are elected on staggered terms. The city operates under a statutory city government structure typical of smaller Minnesota municipalities. Candidate information, local ballot measures, and election dates are posted at Hills City Hall and on the Rock County elections website before each election. City Hall can be reached at (507) 962-3240 for information about local offices up for election and candidate filings. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Minnesota Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us. By entering their address, voters see their precinct assignment, polling location, hours, and sample ballot. Local residents typically vote at a polling place within the city, often at a school or community center. Election records in Minnesota are extensively public under state law. Voter registration lists are public data available for purchase from county auditors or the Secretary of State for political and non-commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and committees are searchable through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at www.cfb.mn.gov, showing contributions, expenditures, and donor information for state and local candidates. Candidate filings, including affidavits and nominating petitions, are maintained by the Rock County Auditor for local races and by the Secretary of State for state offices. Precinct-level election results are public and posted by the county after each election, with detailed vote totals by candidate and ballot question. Minnesota's Minnesota House of Representatives seats are elected every two years, so residents in House District 21A will elect their state representative.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Hills voters are published by the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections (https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/). Voters should verify specific races through the Rock County elections office as the election approaches. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting by mail. Residents can request an absentee ballot online through https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration or by contacting the Rock County Auditor-Treasurer at (507) 283-5061. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted at least one week before Election Day (seven days) for mail delivery, though voters can apply in person up to one day before the election. Completed ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days) or delivered in person to the Rock County Auditor's office by 3:00 PM on Election Day. Minnesota also allows early in-person voting at the Rock County Auditor's office beginning 46 days before Election Day.