Wabasso, Minnesota Public Records

Registration requires a Minnesota driver's license or state ID number, date of birth, and the last four digits of a Social Security number. Minnesotans also have the option to register on Election Day at their polling place with proper proof of residence. Municipal elections for mayor and city council members are typically held in even-numbered years on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November, coinciding with state and federal elections. Information about local candidates and ballot measures can be obtained through the City of Wabasso at (507) 342-5588 or the Redwood County Elections Office. Residents can locate their specific polling place using the Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the County Auditor-Treasurer. Most residents vote at a polling location within the city, typically at a public building such as the community center or school. Under Minnesota law, various election records are public information, including voter registration rosters with some personal information redacted, campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees available at www.cfb.mn.gov, candidate filings, and precinct-by-precinct election results. Voter registration lists showing who voted, though not how they voted, are also public record. Minnesota will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year term), Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, all Minnesota House of Representatives seats (two-year terms), and half of the Minnesota Senate seats (four-year terms). Minnesota does not have a U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Wabasso voters are published by the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections (https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/). Redwood County voters will also decide county offices including County Commissioners for specific districts, Sheriff (four-year term), Attorney, Auditor-Treasurer, and Recorder, depending on which positions are up for election that year. Municipal positions including mayor and city council seats may also appear on the ballot. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to vote by mail. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us starting 46 days before an election, and completed ballots must be received by Election Day. In-person absentee voting is available at the Redwood County Auditor-Treasurer's Office beginning 46 days before the election.