Early Voting Underway in Olmsted County & Across Minnesota for Nov. 3 Election

Rochester, MN (RochesterNow)- Early absentee in-person voting is now underway for the Nov. 3 General Election in southeast Minnesota and throughout the state. 

Early Voting for Nov. 2 General Election Now Available at Olmsted County Elections Office, Opens Oct. 27 at Rochester City Hall

The process involves voters submitting their ballots directly into a tabulator or using absentee envelopes at the county Elections Office. 

Voters can now insert their completed ballots into the vote tabulation machine at the Olmsted County Elections Office in southeast Rochester. Direct balloting at City Hall in Downtown Rochester is set to begin on October 27. 

Voters have until Nov. 2 to cast ballots via direct balloting at both locations.

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Absentee voting by mail is also underway. Voters choosing the option will need a witness who was either a registered Minnesota voter or a notary and ballots must be received by election day to be counted. 

Completed absentee ballots can be returned by mail or dropped off at the Olmsted County Elections Office at the County campus in southeast Rochester.

Races on the Ballot in Rochester For Nov. 3 Election

Voters across the state will decide on a new Governor and U.S. Senator. All 201 seats in the Minnesota House and Senate are also on the ballot. 

Other statewide races include Attorney General, Secretary of State and State Auditor. Each U.S. House district is also on the ballot this year. So is a school funding amendment. 

In Rochester, voters will decide on a new Mayor. Also on the local ballot are races for Rochester City Council Wards 1, 3 and 5, Olmsted County Board Districts 2, 4 and 6 and Olmsted County Attorney. 

For the first time this election season the Rochester School Board will be on the ballot. The top four vote-getters will win seats.