2026 Elections

State Primary Election--Tuesday, August 11, 2026

General Election--Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Where to Vote

* Please Note: Voters are only allowed to vote at their designated polling place, which is determined based on the address where the voter resides. The City of Sauk Rapids has five polling place locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Click HERE to find your specific precinct and precinct number. To view tips for avoiding delays on election day, click here.

Voter Eligibility

To vote you must be:

A U.S. citizen
At least 18 years old on Election Day
A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction (More info)

You can vote while under guardianship unless a judge specifically has revoked your right to vote.

You cannot vote if a court has ruled that you are legally incompetent.

Registering to vote for 16- and 17-year-olds:

You can pre-register to vote as a 16- or 17-year-old in Minnesota. You must be 18 years old before voting.

Register to Vote

To check on your registration status, click here.

For information on how to register to vote online, or on paper, or in person, click here. To pre-register for an upcoming election, click here.The last day to pre-register for the General Election is DATE TO BE DETERMINED.If you fail to register during the pre-registration dates, you can register at your polling place on Election Day. Click here to learn what documentation is required for Election Day registration.

2026 Absentee (Early) Voting

DATES TO BE DETERMINED: Period of time for absentee voting for General Election
- Apply to receive an absentee ballot for the General Election:
- Absentee ballots will be available by mail or in person during the following time period-TO BE DETERMINED

Phone Number for Benton County Auditor-Treasurer's Office:(320)968-5006

Interested in Becoming an Election Judge?

Contact Dana Furman, City Clerk, at (320) 258-5303 or dfurman@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. Election Judges are paid $16.50 per hour for all hours worked on Election Day or for any required trainings. Head Judges will receive $16.50 per hour with an additional $75 per Election Day.

Election Judge Requirements

You must be eligible to vote, able to read, write and speak English and attend training. Election judges must not be the spouse, parent, child or sibling of any election judge serving in the same precinct or of any candidate at the election.

Election Judge Overview of Responsibilities

Opening and closing polls
Registering voters
Distribution and collection of ballots
Operation of voting equipment
Record and certify the voting totals

Please Note: No experience is necessary. All training will be provided.Your employer is required to give you time off from work to be an election judge without a reduction in pay. Click here to find out more about your right to time off from work to serve as an election judge.