Norwood Young America, Minnesota Public Records

Minnesota offers online voter registration through the Minnesota Secretary of State website at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, where eligible residents can register or update their registration up to 21 days before an election. The state also allows same-day voter registration at polling places on Election Day with proper proof of residence. Acceptable identification includes a Minnesota driver's license, state ID, or other documents showing current name and address. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions, operating under a council form of government with the mayor and council members serving four-year staggered terms. City elections typically occur in even-numbered years during the November general election. The next city elections will be in November 2026, when council seats will be on the ballot. For candidate information and local ballot questions, visit the city website or contact City Hall at (952) 467-1435. Polling place assignments can be found using the Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering your residential address; most residents vote at Central Senior High School or other designated community facilities. Minnesota's public election records include voter registration lists available for approved election-related purposes, campaign finance reports through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at cfb.mn.gov, candidate filings with the county or Secretary of State, and precinct-level election results published by the county after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Carver County reported approximately 63% voter turnout with over 36,000 ballots cast from roughly 57,000 registered voters; county results showed mixed partisan preferences with suburban and rural areas voting differently. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature important races including one U.S. Senate seat (Minnesota Class 2 Senate seat is up in 2026), all of Minnesota's eight U.S. House seats, all Minnesota state House seats (two-year terms), half of the state Senate (four-year staggered terms), and various Carver County offices including county commissioners, sheriff, attorney, auditor-treasurer, and recorder depending on the election cycle. State constitutional offices including governor are not up in 2026 (Minnesota elects governor in presidential years). Local races may include city offices and school board positions for Central Public Schools. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us starting 46 days before an election. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail (must be received by Election Day) or delivered in person to the Carver County elections office or, starting 18 days before the election, to designated early voting locations. Minnesota does not require voters to provide a reason for voting absentee.