How To Vote Early and/or from Home
(Absentee Ballot)
Absentee ballot voting starts Friday, September 18, 2026, through November 3, 2026.
Early Voting In-Person is more similar to voting in a polling place on Election Day, and starts on October 16.
For all statewide elections, every county will have at least one location where early voting is offered.
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EARLY VOTING
LOCATION: Kandiyohi County Office Building, 400 Benson Ave SW, Willmar MN 56201
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
How To Vote on Election Day
Election Day is November 3, 2026.
There will be two combined polling places for this special election that will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Green Lake Township: 650 County Road 10, Spicer, MN 56288
Dovre Township, Harrison Township, & City of Spicer
New London Township: 16151 County Road 9 NE, New London, MN 56273
Arctander Township, Burbank Township, Colfax Township, Irving Township, Lake Andrew Township, Norway Lake Township, Roseville Township
& City of New London
Who’s Eligible to Vote in the General Election?
Generally speaking, anyone who is 18 years old by Election Day, is a U.S. citizen, has been a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days, and resides within the New London-Spicer School District 345 attendance area are eligible to vote on the November 2 Election Day referendum. Additional details are available on the MN Secretary of State website.
How Do I Register to Vote on Election Day at the Polls?
Information is provided on the MN Secretary of State website. Voters registering on Election Day will need proof of identity and residence, which may include:
- Minnesota Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or Identification card showing a current address (or yellow receipt for any of these).
- Valid, previous registration from the same precinct.
- “Notice of Ineffective or Late Registration” from the Public Service office.
- A registered voter from your precinct who personally knows you reside in the precinct and will vouch for your identity.
- A photo ID and a current utility bill showing your name and address in the precinct.
Register to Vote
You can register to vote online before November 1 through the Minnesota Secretary of State website to save time on Election Day. If you forget to register before Election Day, Minnesota allows same-day voter registration.