South Haven, Minnesota Public Records

Minnesota residents can register to vote online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us through the Secretary of State's website, by mail, in person at the Wright County elections office, or on Election Day at their polling place. The state allows same-day voter registration with proper proof of residence. Online registration must be completed at least 21 days before Election Day; after that deadline, voters must register in person. Acceptable proof of residence includes a Minnesota driver's license, state ID, or a utility bill with current address. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council members. As a small statutory city, South Haven typically holds elections in November of odd-numbered years, though residents should verify specific election dates and candidates through the Wright County Elections Office or the city clerk. The next regularly scheduled municipal elections would occur in November 2025. Voters can find their assigned polling place using the Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address. The city typically has one polling location serving residents. In Minnesota, numerous election records are public under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. Voter registration lists (excluding certain private data), campaign finance reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board, candidate filings, precinct-level election results, and absentee ballot statistics are all publicly accessible. Wright County's election results are posted at www.co.wright.mn.us/elections after polls close. In the November 2024 presidential election, Wright County reported approximately 62% voter turnout with over 45,000 ballots cast from approximately 73,000 registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement. On November 3, 2026, South Haven and Wright County voters will decide several important races. Minnesota will hold gubernatorial elections (the Governor serves four-year terms with elections in midterm years), all seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives (two-year terms), odd-numbered Minnesota Senate districts (four-year staggered terms), various county offices including sheriff, county attorney, recorder, and county commissioners, and potentially local school board seats and special district positions. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by one of Minnesota's senators will be on the ballot in 2026 (Minnesota's Senate seats are up in staggered cycles). Local voters will also decide any ballot questions or city measures if referred by the city council. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to vote by mail. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, or in person at the Wright County Elections Office. Absentee ballots must be requested by one week before Election Day (or until the day before for in-person absentee voting). Completed absentee ballots must be received by 3:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. The state's absentee voting system provides flexibility for voters who cannot vote in person on Election Day.