Early Voting at Rochester City Hall Begins October 27

Early voting for the November 3, 2026, General Election will be available at Rochester City Hall beginning Tuesday, October 27, at 8 a.m. Early voting is already underway at the Olmsted County Elections Office. 

Eligible voters may cast their ballots in person at Rochester City Hall, 201 Fourth St. SE, in Conference Room 104, from October 27 through November 2. 

City Hall Early Voting Hours: 

  • Tuesday, October 27: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

  • Wednesday, October 28-Friday, October 30: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

  • Saturday, October 31: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

  • Sunday, November 1: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

  • Monday, November 2: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Early voting allows voters to cast their ballots in person before Election Day and insert them directly into a ballot tabulator. 

Free Parking Available 

Free parking is available at the bagged parking meters directly in front of City Hall for voters visiting the early voting location. The accompanying map shows where these parking spaces are located. 

Early voting is already underway at the Olmsted County Elections Office. For more information, read this news story. 

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