Early Voting
Early voting through direct ballot for the Primary Election is now open at City Hall during normal business hours (Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM; Friday: 8 AM-12 PM). The last day to vote early in-person is Monday, Aug. 12. There will be additional extended hours for in-person early voting on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 AM - 3 PM at City Hall.
Election Day Voting
Polls will be open on Primary Election Day, Aug. 13, from 7 AM - 8 PM at City Hall.
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What is a primary election?
A primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. For example, five candidates from one political party might run for governor. Only one candidate can be on the ballot in November. The winner of the August primary election will represent their party on the November election ballot. There may be two kinds of offices on your primary ballot: partisan offices and nonpartisan offices.
Partisan Offices. Partisan offices will list a political party next to a candidate’s name on the ballot. All state and federal offices – such as US representative or Minnesota senator – are partisan offices. Partisan candidates will be listed in multiple columns on the primary ballot. Each column will list the candidates for one major party.
You can only vote for candidates from one political party. If you vote for candidates from more than one political party, your votes will not count. You decide when you vote which one of the parties you will vote for. Minnesota does not have political party registration.
Nonpartisan offices. Nonpartisan offices will not list a political party next to a candidate’s name on the ballot. For example, county, city, township, and school board offices are nonpartisan.
Where do I vote?
City of Delano residents will vote at Delano City Hall, 234 2nd Street North, Delano. For questions or concerns, please contact Delano City Hall at 763-972-0550 or by email at elections@delanomn.gov.