Questions? Olmsted County Reaching Out To Absentee Voters
Due to an unprecedented level of interest in absentee voting caused by the pandemic, Olmsted County elections officials are addressing concerns some voters may have about the process.
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Minnesota – One Place You Are Not Allowed to Put Political Signs
Would you put a campaign sign in your yard?
Judge Extends MN Vote-By-Mail Changes to November
The agreement allows voters to submit their mail-in or absentee ballots without witness signatures.
Rochester State Senator Announces Reelection Campaign
Rochester Republican Carla Nelson today announced her intent to run for reelection this year.
Early Absentee Voting Begins Today For MN Presidential Primary
Voting for Minnesota’s first-ever binding Presidential Nomination Primary begins this morning.
Decision Day For Rochester School District Building Proposal
Voters in the Rochester School District and dozens of other school districts throughout Minnesota are being asked to authorize property tax increases to support building projects and school programs.
Bernie Sanders Campaign Stop Draws Big Audience at Williams Arena
Sen. Bernie Sanders attempted to recapture the political energy at a Minneapolis rally that led to his runaway victory in the Minnesota DFL presidential caucus four years ago.
Tom Ostrom's Take on Midterm Election Results and Issues
Conscientious and well qualified local candidates in Southern Minnesota stepped forward and offered to serve the public.
Kim Norton Elected Mayor and Other Rochester Election Results
Former State Representative Kim Norton easily won the election to succeed Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede next year
Primary Election Day is Here
The polls will open at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning for the 2018 statewide primary election.
Paul Wilson Challenges Liebling for State House Seat
There were a couple new filings today for the State House seats representing Rochester.
Primary Elections Needed for Rochester Mayor and City Council Sea
Two more people filed today as candidates to succeed Ardell Brede as Mayor of Rochester.
Legislative Auditor Calls for Upgrading Voter Registration System
Minnesota needs to upgrade its aging computerized voter registration system and take steps to better help county election officials identify people who aren't eligible to vote.
From State Politics to Collusion in Political History
KROC-AM political commentator Tom Ostrom's latest column includes news concerning a local political race and some historical perspectives on U.S.-Russia relations and partisan politics.