Morton, Minnesota Public Records

Minnesota residents can register to vote online through the Minnesota Secretary of State at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration. Registration must be completed at least 21 days before Election Day, though the state offers Election Day registration at polling places with proof of residence. Acceptable forms of ID for Election Day registration include a Minnesota driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, or a notice of late registration sent by mail. Those who pre-register can skip providing ID if their name and birthdate match existing state records. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. Candidates for local office file with the Morton City Clerk at Morton City Hall, the local office North, Morton, MN 56270. Information about local candidates and ballot measures can be obtained from the city clerk at (507) 697-6234 or from the Renville County Elections Office as the election approaches. To find their assigned polling place, voters can use the Polling Place Finder on the Minnesota Secretary of State website at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us. By entering their address, they'll receive their specific polling location, sample ballot, and information about whto bring on Election Day. Most residents cast ballots at a polling place within the city. Under Minnesota law, certain election records are public. Voter registration lists - excluding driver's license and ID numbers and full dates of birth - are public data available for legitimate purposes. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are public and searchable through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at www.cfb.mn.gov. Candidate filings, nomination petitions, and precinct-level election results are all public records maintained by the county and accessible through the Renville County Auditor-Treasurer or the Minnesota Secretary of State. Minnesota will hold elections for all 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives and half of the 67 Minnesota Senate seats - those in odd-numbered districts or special elections. The city is in Minnesota House District 15A and Senate District 15, so voters will elect their state representative and possibly their state senator depending on the district cycle. There is no U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Morton voters are published by the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections (https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/). Morton will also hold its municipal elections for mayor and city council in November 2026. Voters should check with the Renville County Elections Office or the Minnesota Secretary of State website at www.sos.state.mn.us for the complete list of races and any local ballot questions. Minnesota voters can request an absentee ballot online, by mail, or in person. Online applications are available at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration. Absentee ballots can be requested starting 46 days before Election Day and must be received by Election Day to be counted - postmarks do not count. Voters can also vote absentee in person at the Renville County Auditor-Treasurer's Office beginning 46 days before the election during regular business hours. No excuse is required for absentee voting in Minnesota. Voters should ensure they return ballots with proper witness signatures as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 203B.07.