New Scandia, Minnesota Public Records

Minnesota voters have several registration options: online through the Minnesota Secretary of State website at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, or in person at the Washington County elections office. The state also provides same-day voter registration at polling places on Election Day. While advance registration closes 21 days before an election, same-day registration remains an option. Voters must show proof of residence, such as a Minnesota driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, or a utility bill displaying their current address. The township holds municipal elections on the first Tuesday of March in even-numbered years, electing members of the three-person Board of Supervisors to three-year staggered terms. The next township election is scheduled for March 2026, with one supervisor seat on the ballot. Residents also participate in Washington County, school district (Stillwater Area Public Schools District 834 and Forest Lake Area Schools District 831), state legislative, and federal elections. The community falls within Minnesota Senate District 34 and House District 34A. To find your assigned polling location, use the Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering your street address. Most local voters cast their ballots at the New Scandia Town Hall, 14727 Oakhill Road North, Marine on St. Croix. Minnesota law ensures broad public access to election records, including voter registration lists (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, candidate filings, precinct-level election results, and absentee ballot statistics. In the November 2024 presidential election, Washington County saw roughly 75% voter turnout, with over 152,000 ballots cast from approximately 200,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, residents will decide several significant races. No U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota is up that year, but state constitutional offices including Governor and other executive positions will be contested. Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A and Minnesota Senate District 34 seats will appear on the ballot, along with Washington County offices such as County Commissioner seats and possibly county attorney or sheriff depending on term schedules. Township supervisor and school board positions will also be decided on March and November 2026 ballots according to their respective cycles. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any registered voter can request an absentee ballot online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, or in person at the Washington County Elections Office. The county must receive absentee ballot applications by the Thursday before Election Day for mail delivery, though ballots can be requested and cast in person at the Washington County office until 5:00 PM the day before Election Day. Early in-person voting begins 46 days before each election at the Washington County elections office.