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Elections / Voting Information

Elections:
National, state, and county general elections are held in November of even-numbered years.  National, state, and county primaries are held in August of even-numbered years.  

The school district holds elections in November of odd-numbered years.  

2024 Elections:
March 5, 2024:  Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP)
August 13, 2024:  Primary Election
November 5, 2024:  General Election

2024 Polling Location for Newport Residents:
Newport Elementary School
851 6th Avenue
Newport, MN 55055

You Can Vote if You Meet These requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age on Election Day
  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must have been a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days before Election Day
  • Must not be currently incarcerated for a conviction of a felony offense.
  • Must not be under a court-ordered guardianship where the court has revoked your voting rights
  • Must not be ruled legally incompetent by a court of law

Voter Registration
Before you can vote, you must register.  You must also update your registration if you have moved, changed your name, or have not voted in the past four years. Click here to learn more about voter registration.

2024 Absentee / Early Voting
 
Washington County Elections Website

Minnesota Secretary of State Website