Vote in the November 5 General Election

Minnesota’s General Election is November 5, 2024. Olmsted County and the City of Rochester encourage all eligible voters to participate. 

Register to vote 

To vote in the election, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, a resident of Minnesota for 20 days, and not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. You can register at your polling location on Election Day. 

To register on Election Day, please bring one proof of residence with you to your polling location. Information on approved documents can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State website. 

Find your Election Day polling location 

You can find your polling location on the Secretary of State website. You can also use the Election District Finder tool to determine your election district and who represents you. 

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote, even if you do not reach the front of the line until after 8 p.m. 

Voting by mail 

If you requested an absentee ballot by mail, please ensure the completed ballot is returned to the Olmsted County Elections Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.  

View your sample ballot 

Please visit the Secretary of State website to view what races, questions, and candidates are on your ballot. 

Questions?  

For more information and frequently asked questions about voting in Olmsted County, please visit Olmsted County’s website. Details about Minnesota’s new elections laws are available on the Secretary of State website.