Elections in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
708 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most elections activity
- Fergus Falls, MN (24)
- Meeker County, MN (20)
- New Ulm, MN (18)
- Duluth, MN (17)
- Northfield, MN (15)
- Ramsey County, MN (13)
- Hopkins, MN (13)
- Faribault County, MN (12)
- Inver Grove Heights, MN (12)
- Bemidji, MN (10)
- Richfield, MN (9)
- Fridley, MN (9)
Latest matching meetings
Charter Commission to review and consider three charter amendments
The Northfield Charter Commission is meeting to continue its review of the City Charter and to consider proposed amendments to three sections: 5.6 (filing for office), 12.1 (franchise required), and 3.4 (incompatible offices). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, excusing absences, and public comment. This is…
Council to discuss 2027 budget, tax abatement renewal, and equipment leases
The East Grand Forks City Council will hold a work session and special meeting to discuss several items, including renewing the residential property tax abatement program, leasing a motor grader for snow removal, approving internal fire department promotions, reviewing the absentee voting process, and discussing the…
Board approves HRA tax levy and final sealcoat payment
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will vote on the Housing Redevelopment Association tax levy funding request and the final payment for the KC SEALCOAT-26 project. The meeting also includes informational updates on the Highway 23 Willmar Bypass and water tower projects, as well as standard consent agenda…
Ramsey County approves $150,000 settlement and $200,000 fund transfer for redevelopment
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $150,000 legal settlement and a $200,000 internal fund transfer to support the Building Stronger Together initiative. The board will also approve multi-year agreements for emergency services and election recounts, and authorize a grant application for courthouse…
Commission to consider Welcoming Week resolution and police update
The Northfield Human Rights Commission will hold its regular meeting, including a police department update and a motion to recommend City Council adoption of a resolution declaring September 10-19, 2026 as 'Welcoming Week.' The commission will also elect a Vice-Chair and receive subcommittee updates and a staff report.
County board reviews 2027 budgets for corrections, property, elections, land and water
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review proposed 2027 budgets for Community Corrections, Property and Election Services, and Land and Water Resources. These are review items, not final approvals, and no specific dollar amounts or details are provided in the agenda.
Council to vote on interim ban on corrugated metal fencing
The Sauk Rapids City Council is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including an interim ordinance that would temporarily prohibit corrugated metal fencing for one year while the city studies the issue. The council will also vote on the purchase of a used travel trailer, approve the 2026 election judge…
Council to vote on church expansion, election re-canvass, and investment deal
The Brooklyn Center City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable items. They will vote on a conditional use permit and site plan for a 3,893-square-foot expansion at Unity Temple Church of God in Christ, approve a re-canvass of the August 11 primary election, and authorize an investment…
Council to award Hackberry Park revitalization and lift station contracts
The Orono City Council will vote on several routine items, including hiring a police officer, accepting donations, and awarding contracts for the Lift Station 18 Forcemain Replacement and the Hackberry Park Revitalization Project. They will also discuss the 2026 community survey, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation…
Council to weigh funding options for future capital projects, pay $460,475.53
The Albany City Council will hear from financial consultant Jason Murray on funding options for future Capital Improvement Projects, and consider a resolution to receive a preliminary engineering report and call a public hearing for a local improvement project. The council will also vote on a $460,475.53 payment…
Charter Commission to consider election petition amendment
The Richfield Charter Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amending the city charter related to election petitions. The agenda includes approval of minutes and unfinished business, with the election petition amendment as the main substantive item.
Election prep update for 2026
The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to receive an update on preparations for the 2026 elections, presented by Property Tax, Records & Election Services. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
County board to approve METRO Bronze Line BRT engineering grant agreement
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including a capital grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the engineering phase of the METRO Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit project, a joint powers agreement for election recount services, and a personnel increase in the…
County board to discuss courthouse security grant and election update
The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss a Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant and receive an update on the 2026 primary election. The meeting also includes the introduction of new employees and adjourns for an employee appreciation picnic.
Indigenous Commission plans Indigenous People's Day, elections, and subcommittee updates
The Duluth Indigenous Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the YouthBuild program, and plan upcoming events including Indigenous People's Day, Feast and Forum, and Orange Shirt Day. They will also hold elections for the executive team and receive updates on subcommittees covering topics…
Council to certify Aug. 11 primary election results
The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election. The rest of the agenda is procedural (pledge, roll call, agenda approval, adjournment).
Council to canvass Aug. 11 primary election results
The City Council is holding a special meeting solely to approve the canvass of election results from the August 11, 2026 Primary Election, as required by City Charter Section 1-405. No other business is scheduled beyond this canvass and adjournment.
City Council to canvass Aug. 11 primary election results
This is a special meeting of the Rochester City Council acting as the Canvassing Board. The sole substantive item is adopting a resolution to declare the results of the August 11, 2026, Primary Election and execute the election abstracts. The rest of the agenda is procedural (pledge, roll call, adjournment).
City Council to certify Aug. 11 primary election results
The Bemidji City Council, acting as the City Canvassing Board, will meet to approve the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election. This is the sole business item on the agenda, making it a procedural meeting focused on certifying election outcomes.
Canvassing board to certify South Ward council nominees
The Luverne Canvassing Board is meeting to canvass the primary election results and certify the two candidates who received the most votes for South Ward Council Member, placing their names on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, agenda approval, and…
Freeborn County canvassing board to certify state primary results
The Freeborn County Canvassing Board will meet to canvass and certify the results of the Minnesota State Primary Election. The board will also appoint a post-election review official and set the date, time, and place for the post-election review. This is a procedural meeting to finalize election results.
Council to certify primary election results for At Large seat
The Richfield City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and consider a consent calendar item. The only substantive action is adopting a resolution to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election for the Council Member At Large seat. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
Council canvasses primary election results
The Roseville City Council is meeting to canvass the primary election results, a procedural step to certify the vote. The agenda contains only this business item, so the meeting is otherwise routine.
Council to canvass August 11 primary election results
The City Council is meeting as a canvassing board to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election. The meeting includes adopting a resolution declaring the election results and executing the election abstracts. The specific results and resolution will be added before the meeting.
Fridley Council to certify primary election canvass
The Fridley City Council is meeting to certify the Statement of Canvass for the 2026 Municipal Primary Election. This is the only item of new business on the agenda, along with the call to order and pledge of allegiance.
Council canvasses primary election results
The St. Francis City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to canvass the results of the primary election. This is a procedural step to officially certify the election outcomes. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
Chippewa County Canvassing Board to certify primary election results
The Chippewa County Canvassing Board will meet to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 State Primary Election.
Council to certify 2026 primary election results
The Faribault City Council is meeting to consider a single item: Resolution 2026-238, which would approve the 2026 Primary Election results and abstract. This is a routine procedural step to certify the election outcome. No other business is listed on the agenda.
Council to certify 2026 primary election results
The Brooklyn Center City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass and accept the results of the 2026 primary election. The only substantive action is a motion to accept the election results, followed by adjournment.
Council to consider final approval of off-sale liquor license for Thomas Keim
The Little Canada City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals and several notable items. They will consider final approval of an off-sale liquor license for Thomas Keim, approve a grant application to Ramsey County, and approve multiple construction payments and a grant agreement for road projects…
Committee to consider $2M courtroom remodel and library contracts
The Anoka County Government Operations Committee will consider recommending approval of three construction contracts, including a $2,037,440 courtroom remodel, and two library grant projects. It will also review a MICA legislative briefing, tax-forfeit land sale statistics, an election update, and 2027 budget…
County board to consider sand/gravel pit expansion permit
The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing a conditional use permit for expanding a sand/gravel pit, along with routine approvals, recognitions, and various county business items. The board will also review the conditional use permit form and consider agreements and contracts.
Council to review lead line replacement, hires, and library donation
The Ivanhoe City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items, hear a presentation on lead water line replacement, and discuss unfinished business including the Westside Development Project and combining the Library Director/Office Assistant position. The consent agenda includes claims, financials…
Council to approve police squad car bid and other resolutions
The Tracy City Council will hold a public hearing, hear audience comments, and consider several resolutions, including approving a police department squad car bid, a payment for SCADA improvements, and election judges for the primary election. The agenda also includes a street closure request for a benefit event and a…
Council to approve crisis rent support grants with two nonprofits
The West St. Paul City Council will consider approving a new crisis rent support grant agreement with 360 Communities and an amendment to an existing agreement with NDC Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. The consent agenda includes routine items such as claims, minutes, election judge appointments, sewer assessments…
Council to consider charter amendment ballot question
The Bemidji City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding a charter amendment ballot question. The agenda contains only this single business item, with no details provided on the amendment's content.
Council to weigh airport plan RFQ and charter ballot question
The Luverne City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two new business items: a request for qualifications for the Luverne Municipal Airport Master Plan and a proposed city charter amendment ballot question. No other substantive action is listed on the agenda.
Council to vote on sending Lester Park golf course rezoning to voters
The City Council will consider a resolution to put the Lester Park Initiative ordinances before voters in a November 3, 2026 special election. The consent agenda includes $7.2 million in grant anticipation notes, liquor licenses, lead service line replacement loans, and a YMCA lease for Woodland Community Center…
Charter Commission to decide whether to keep or rescind 2026 ballot question
The Bemidji Charter Commission will meet to review a legal memorandum and decide whether to keep a proposed charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot or rescind the motion. The decision will determine if residents vote on the amendment this year.
Shafer council to vote on Shafer Days donations and election judges
The Shafer City Council will meet on August 5, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving past meeting minutes, accepting donations for Shafer Days, and adopting election judges for the 2026 primary election. The agenda also includes reports from the attorney, engineer, public works, and clerk.