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Breaking News - October 30According to MPR, "Minnesota's absentee ballots that come in after Election Day should be separated from the rest of the ballots, in case a future order makes those votes invalid."Please make your vote count. Vote on or before Nov. 3. If you have an absentee ballot, please check with your county auditor or elections office to find out where to deliver it in-person. Voters who prefer to drop off their ballots or vote early in person may do so at their county election office. Hours for in-person absentee voting are: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
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Who’s eligible to vote?Generally speaking, anyone who is 18 years old by Election Day, is a U.S. citizen and has been a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days may vote. Details here.Voter registration Registered voters who reside within the Red Rock Central School District #2884 attendance area are eligible to vote on the November 3 Election Day referendum. While voters may register at the polls on Election Day, registering in advance will save voters time on Election Day and give them the option of voting by mail. Voters have until October 13 to register to vote in advance. Not sure whether you’re registered? Find out by checking here. Residents may register to vote online through the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Voters registering on Election Day will need proof of identity and residence, which may include:
Absentee Voting / Early Voting (September 18 through November 2)Residents may cast absentee ballots during a 46-day period leading up to the Election Day, from September 18 through November 2. Absentee voting by mail
Absentee voting in person
Election Day Voting (November 3)For residents who prefer to vote in person on Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents may find their polling location using the “Polling Place Finder” on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.Voting Details by CountyRed Rock Central Schools include parts of Cottonwood and Redwood counties.Cottonwood County Delton Township is designated a “Mail Ballot Precinct,” meaning that all votes within this township must be cast by mail. For this township, county election officials will mail ballots to all currently registered voters on or soon after September 18. All other residents may cast ballots through the Absentee Voting process explained above from September 18 through November 2 or may vote in person on November 3. In addition to finding their polling place through the state Secretary of State’s website, Cottonwood County residents may use the Cottonwood County Polling Place Viewer. Voters may either mail or drop off their completed ballots at the County Auditor’s Office. Redwood County In the Red Rock Schools portion of Redwood County, there are no designated “Mail Ballot Precincts.” This means that voters may cast ballots through the Absentee Voting process explained above from September 18 through November 2 or may vote in person on November 3. Voters who want to vote in person on November 3 may find their polling place by filling in their address at the “Polling Place Finder” on the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Voters who choose Absentee Voting may either mail or drop off their completed ballots at the County Auditor’s Office. Brown County All townships in Brown County are voting by mail in the 2020 General election. Townships that are part of Red Rock Central School District will vote by mail. Ballots are scheduled to be mailed to registered voters the week of October 5th. Sample Ballot Click here or the images below to view a full sample ballot PDF ![]()
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