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Columbia Heights Board of Education Special Election

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Minnesota

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Tuesday, March 24, 2026Passed
By Mail
Tuesday, March 24, 2026Passed
In Person
Monday, April 13, 20261 week

Same-day registration available

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Friday, February 27, 2026Passed
Early Voting Ends
Monday, April 13, 20261 week

Ballot data not yet available

Contest and candidate information will appear here as the election approaches.

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes, you can register at your voting location on Election Day.
Can I register to vote online?
Minnesota offers online voter registration.To register online in Minnesota, you need to provide your email address and ONE of the following: Minnesota driver’s license number, Minnesota identification card number, OR the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have a Minnesota-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Minnesota Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You do not need to show ID to vote in Minnesota if your voter registration is current and active.If you registered by mail, you're voting for the first time in Minnesota, and your ID number could not be verified by the state, or if you are registering to vote on Election Day, you will have to show ID and a document with your current name and address when you vote in person. If you have not voted in the last four years, you must also show ID and a document with your current name and address when you vote in person. Acceptable IDs (can be expired) include: driver's license, state ID, or learner’s permit issued by any state US Passport US Military or Veteran ID Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo Minnesota university, college, or technical college ID Minnesota high school IDAcceptable documents (which can be shown on an electronic device) include: bill, account, or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for phone, TV, internet, utilities, banking or credit card, rent, or mortgage residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day current student fee statement Other methods to verify your identity include: registered voter from your precinct who can confirm your name and address notice of late registration valid registration in the same precinct college student ID (if a student housing list is provided) staff person of a residential facility who can confirm your name and address
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.
How do I vote by mail?
In Minnesota, any registered voter can request to receive a ballot by mail. Download your absentee ballot form. We recommend you request your absentee ballot at least two weeks before the Apr 13 deadline to make sure you have time to receive and cast your ballot before the election.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.How do I return my ballot?Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.Contact your local election office for more information about where to return your ballot in person.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved?What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Minnesota you must: be a United States citizenbe a Minnesota resident for 20 days before the next electionmaintain residence at the address given on the registration formbe at least 16 years old (you must be at least 18 years old to vote)not currently be incarcerated for a conviction of a felony offensenot be under a court-ordered guardianship in which your right to vote has been revokednot be found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote
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Check that you're registered to vote on Minnesota's website.
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