Ramsey, Minnesota Public Records

Minnesota state laws govern the bond and bail process, giving individuals the option of posting cash bail or working with a bail bondsman. Those trying to locate someone recently arrested can contact the jail directly or use the online inmate search tool.

Residents can register online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, in person at the Anoka County office, or on Election Day at their polling place. The state doesn't impose an advance registration deadline, allowing eligible voters to register on Election Day itself with proper proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a Minnesota driver's license showing the current address, a utility bill, or having a registered voter from the same precinct vouch for residence. Municipal elections in the city take place in November of odd-numbered years. Residents elect a mayor to four-year terms and six council members representing three wards, each serving staggered four-year terms. The next municipal elections arrive in November 2025 for certain council seats and mayor. Information about local candidates and ballot questions can be found at www.cityoframsey.com or through the Anoka County elections office. Ramsey voters looking for their assigned polling place can use the Minnesota Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address, or they can contact the Anoka County Elections Office directly. Minnesota law treats most election records as public data. Voter registration lists are available for approved purposes, campaign finance reports can be accessed through the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board at cfb.mn.gov, candidate filings are public, and precinct-by-precinct election results get published by the Secretary of State and county elections office. During the November 2024 presidential election, Anoka County saw approximately 67% voter turnout with over 250,000 ballots cast from roughly 370,000 registered voters. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring several important races to residents. On the ballot will be the Minnesota Governor's race (Governor Tim Walz's seat if he runs for re-election or his successor), one of Minnesota's U.S. Senate seats, Minnesota's U.S. House sefor the 6th Congressional District (which includes Ramsey), all Minnesota House of Representatives seats (District 35A and 35B cover Ramsey), several Minnesota State Senate seats depending on the district cycle, Anoka County constitutional offices including Sheriff, County Attorney, County Recorder, and County Commissioners, and potentially judicial seats. The state uses absentee voting, sometimes called mail-in voting, and any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing an excuse. Applications are available at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us or through the Anoka County Elections Office. Completed ballots must be returned by Election Day either by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within a few days) or delivered in person to the elections office or polling place. Early in-person voting begins 46 days before Election Day at the Anoka County elections office and designated early voting locations.