Zimmerman, Minnesota Public Records

Voter registration in Zimmerman can be completed online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us up until 21 days before an election. After that deadline, residents can still register on Election Day itself or during early voting periods using same-day registration. Proof of residence is required, such as a valid Minnesota driver's license, an ID card showing the current address, or a registered voter from the same precinct who can vouch for the applicant's residence. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, being at least 18 years old on Election Day, Minnesota residency for 20 days, and completion of any felony sentence if previously convicted. City elections in Zimmerman take place in odd-numbered years, when voters choose city council members and the mayor. The city elects a mayor and four council members who serve staggered four-year terms. Local ballot questions sometimes appear alongside candidate races, including bonding referenda for capital projects or amendments to the city charter. Zimmerman City Hall at (763) 856-4701 and the Sherburne County Elections Office both provide information about candidates, local measures, and city races. Finding your polling place is simple through the Minnesota Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us, where entering your address reveals your assigned location. Most Zimmerman residents vote at Zimmerman Elementary School or other designated community facilities depending on their precinct. All polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day. Minnesota maintains highly transparent election records that are publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are public data available through the Secretary of State, though whether a specific person voted in a particular election remains private. Campaign finance reports showing contributions and expenditures for state and local races can be searched through the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board at cfb.mn.gov. Candidate filings, including affidavits of candidacy and nominating petitions, are public records available from the appropriate filing office - the Secretary of State for state offices, and the county for county and local offices. After each election, Sherburne County Elections publishes precinct-level results that are archived on the Sherburne County website. This reflects Minnesota's traditionally high civic engagement. Zimmerman precincts contributed several thousand ballots to the county total, with detailed results available by precinct through the Sherburne County elections website. All U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Zimmerman voters are published by the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections (https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/). Voters should verify specific 2026 races through the Sherburne County Elections Office as candidate filing occurs in summer 2026. Minnesota's no-excuse absentee voting allows any registered voter to vote by mail without providing a reason. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, or in person at the Sherburne County Elections Office beginning 46 days before an election. Completed ballots must be received by Election Day at 8:00 PM to be counted - postmarks don't matter, only actual receipt. Early in-person absentee voting is also available at the Sherburne County elections office and designated locations starting 46 days before Election Day, offering voters the chance to cast ballots in person during expanded hours that include some evening and weekend options.