Minneapolis and St. Paul are holding municipal elections, with early voting in both cities starting on Sept. 19. In Minneapolis, the candidates for mayor, City Council, Park and Recreation Board and Board of Estimate and Taxation are all on the ballot. In St. Paul, voters will be asked to choose a mayor and decide two ballot questions.
You can register to vote online or by mail with a Minnesota driver’s license, ID card or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Another option is to register on election day before voting, but you will need to bring proof of residence. Check whether you are registered at your current address here.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voting locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling station here.
But you can vote sooner. Early voting begins on Friday, Sept. 19. Locations can be found here, or you can contact your county election office.
The Minnesota Star Tribune has candidate guides for Minneapolis mayor, City Council, Park and Recreation Board, and Board of Estimate and Taxation. It shows who’s running and how they responded to a series of questions.
In St. Paul, there are two ballot questions. The first would amend the city charter to allow the city to issue administrative citations for ordinance violations.
Should Ordinance Ord 25-2, amending Chapter 6.03 of the St. Paul Charter, regarding Administrative Citations take effect? Ordinance Ord 25-2 amends the City Charter to authorize the issuance of Administrative Citations that may result in the imposition of civil fines for violations of City Ordinances. Administrative Citations are not Criminal Citations. A “yes” vote is a vote in favor of amending the City Charter to allow the City to issue administrative citations. A “No” vote is a vote against amending the City Charter and against administrative citations.
The board of Independent School District No. 625 (St. Paul), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $1,073 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2025 for taxes payable in 2026 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.