County canvassing board – Reviewing and certifying 2024 General Election results

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  • Nov 6, 2024

The Olmsted County canvassing board will review the 2024 General Election results on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Election results become official only after being reviewed and certified by a canvassing board. 

Unofficial results 

On election night, county election officials in Minnesota post preliminary results online. Following Election Day, county election officials audit and proof their work.  

County canvassing board 

Each county canvassing board must review and approve the results. This board certifies votes for county-specific races, while federal, statewide, and multi-county races are certified by the state canvassing board. A county canvassing board consists of five members: the county auditor, the district court's court administrator, the mayor or chair of the largest municipality, and two county board members who are not seeking re-election. Additionally, municipalities and school districts have their own canvassing boards for local races. 

The county canvass report is sent to the Minnesota Secretary of State, who incorporates it into a statewide report for the State Canvassing Board. 

Olmsted County canvassing board review 

This review is open to the public. 

Questions?  

If you have questions about the county canvassing board, please contact the Olmsted County Elections Office at 507-328-7650.