Morristown, Minnesota Public Records

The state offers same-day voter registration, allowing eligible residents to register and vote on Election Day itself by providing proof of residence. Registration requires a valid Minnesota driver's license or state ID, or alternative proof of residence such as a utility bill or lease agreement. Municipal elections for mayor and city council occur in November of odd-numbered years, following the state's general municipal election schedule. The next city elections will be held in November 2025, with positions typically serving four-year staggered terms. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the Rice County Elections Office. The community typically votes at the Morristown Community Center. Under Minnesota law, voter registration lists are public data and available for purchase for legitimate election-related purposes. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are publicly accessible through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at https://cfb.mn.gov. Election results by precinct are published by Rice County following each election and available through the Rice County website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Rice County reported approximately 64% voter turnout, with approximately 23,000 ballots cast from roughly 36,000 registered voters, reflecting Minnesota's traditionally high voter participation rates. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature important statewide and local races for area voters. Minnesota will not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (next Senate election is 2026 for the Amy Klobuchar seat, actually), but voters will elect all 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives and half of the 67 Minnesota Senate seats (odd-numbered districts). The city falls within Minnesota House and Senate districts that will be on the ballot. Rice County offices up for election in 2026 include County Commissioner seats (two or three positions depending on the district rotation), County Sheriff (four-year term), County Attorney, County Auditor-Treasurer, and other county positions following the standard election cycle. Minnesota voters can request an absentee ballot online through the state's online absentee ballot application system at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotEligibility/AbsenteeBallotEligibilityStep1.aspx or by contacting the Rice County Elections Office. Absentee voting begins 46 days before Election Day, and voted ballots must be received by 3:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Minnesota does not require an excuse for absentee voting—any registered voter may vote absentee.