With all the campaign ads and lawn signs around we know it is election season. The general election is November 2nd from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. For Breezy Point residents voting takes place at city hall. This is located at 8319 Co. Rd. 11, across from the airport and south of the Public Safety Building.
If you have recently moved or become eligible to vote you will need to register. Advance registration can be done at the county offices. There are forms available at city hall as well. You’ll need to provide some identification information such as a social security number or driver’s license number. The form can be mailed in. The last day to pre-register is October 12.
You can also register on Election Day at the polls. You will need to provide information such as a current MN Drivers license or MN Photo ID card showing your current address in the precinct. A tribal ID or prior registration with a change of address or name in the same precinct can also work.
If your ID does not show your current address someone who is registered in your precinct can vouch for you. You can also use a current utility bill and photo ID to prove residency.
If you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day you can vote in advance with an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be received at the county courthouse. If you are registered, an absentee ballot can also be sent to you if there is sufficient time to receive the ballot and mail it back. In any event you’ll need to contact the County Auditor’s office to arrange for an absentee ballot. The Auditor’s office is also open on Saturday October 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for absentee voting. The last day an absentee ballot can be accomplished is Monday November 1st.
Election Day is November 2nd, please exercise your right to vote.
