Vadnais Hghts, Minnesota Public Records

Online registration is available at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us through the Minnesota Secretary of State website until 21 days before an election. The state also offers same-day voter registration at polling places on Election Day and during early voting periods. Those registering on Election Day must provide proof of residence such as a Minnesota driver's license with current address, utility bill, or another registered voter from the precinct who can vouch for their residence. Acceptable identification is required for same-day registration. Minnesota does not require party registration. As a statutory city, Vadnais Heights holds municipal elections for Mayor, who serves a four-year term, and City Council members, who serve four-year staggered terms. Municipal elections take place in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, separate from federal and state general elections. The next municipal election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, with the candidate filing period typically running from late July through early August 2025. Information about local candidates, sample ballots, and city ballot questions becomes available on the Ramsey County Elections website and at www.cityvadnaisheights.com approximately six weeks before each election. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting the Minnesota Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the Ramsey County elections office. Most voters in the city cast ballots at Vadnais Heights City Hall, located at 800 East County Road E, or Vadnais Heights Commons at 655 East County Road F, depending on precinct boundaries. Polls are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day. Public election records available in Minnesota include voter registration lists, which are available to campaigns and for election purposes, campaign finance reports filed through the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board at www.cfb.mn.gov, candidate filings and petitions, precinct-level election results, and absentee ballot statistics. The county publishes detailed election results by precinct at www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting/election-results within hours of polls closing. During the November 2024 presidential election, Ramsey County reported approximately 68% voter turnout with over 265,000 ballots cast from approximately 390,000 registered voters. Precincts in Vadnais Heights typically show turnout rates of 72-75% in presidential elections, running above the county average. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide several key races. Minnesota's gubernatorial election will be held as Governor Tim Walz's term expires - state governors serve four-year terms with elections in midterm years. All Minnesota constitutional offices including Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor will appear on the ballot. Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat is not up in 2026, as Senator Amy Klobuchar was re-elected in 2024 and Senator Tina Smith faces re-election in 2026. All Minnesota House of Representatives seats, which carry two-year terms, and half of the Minnesota Senate seats will be contested, including the district covering the area. Ramsey County offices including County Commissioners - seven districts with staggered four-year terms - County Attorney, and Sheriff will also appear on ballots. Specific legislative districts and county commission districts can be confirmed through the Ramsey County Elections Office website. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting for all voters. Residents can request absentee ballots online at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us starting 46 days before any election. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail, and must be received by Election Day rather than just postmarked, or delivered in person to the Ramsey County Elections Office or at secure ballot drop boxes located at county facilities. In-person early voting, also known as absentee voting in-person, is available at the Ramsey County elections office and satellite locations beginning 46 days before elections, including Saturdays before major elections. Minnesota requires absentee voters to have a witness signature on the ballot envelope.