Woodbury, Minnesota Public Records

Minnesota's same-day voter registration allows eligible residents to register at polling places on Election Day with proper proof of residence, though officials encourage pre-registration through the Minnesota Secretary of State's online portal at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, which accepts registrations up to 21 days before an election. Acceptable proof of residence includes a Minnesota driver's license showing current address, utility bills, bank statements, or a registered voter from the same precinct willing to vouch for the applicant's residence. The city conducts municipal elections for mayor and city council members, with mayoral contests held in odd-numbered years; the next mayoral election is scheduled for November 2025 alongside city council seats. Council members serve four-year terms with staggered elections maintaining continuity. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Minnesota Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address; the community operates approximately a dozen polling locations at schools, community centers, and public buildings throughout its boundaries. Minnesota's public records law ensures extensive election data remains accessible: voter registration lists can be purchased by campaigns and political organizations, campaign finance reports are searchable through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at www.cfboard.state.mn.us, candidate filings are maintained by the Secretary of State and county elections offices, and precinct-level results are published online after each election. During the November 2024 presidential election, Washington County reported voter turnout exceeding 82%, with local precincts demonstrating similarly high participation rates reflecting the community's strong civic engagement. The November 3, 2026 election will present several significant races for residents: the Minnesota gubernatorial election as Governor Tim Walz's current term expires (though he may not seek re-election), all 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives serving two-year terms, approximately half of the 67 Minnesota State Senate seats in their rotation, Washington County Commissioner positions in certain districts, and potentially city council seats if the election schedule aligns. Minnesota does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, as both senators were elected in different cycle years. Voters will also decide on any local ballot questions regarding city charter amendments, school district levies, or bonding referenda that may be placed before them. Minnesota offers absentee voting options: any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason, applications are available online through the Secretary of State's website or directly from the Washington County Elections Office, and voters can choose to receive ballots by mail or vote absentee in-person at the Washington County elections office beginning 46 days before any election, with absentee voting particularly popular among the area's professional community. Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by Election Day to be counted.