Vote in the November 3 General Election
Minnesota’s General Election is tomorrow, November 3, 2026. Olmsted County and the City of Rochester encourage all eligible voters to participate.
Register to vote
To vote in the election, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, a resident of Minnesota for 20 days, and not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. You can register at your polling location on Election Day.
To register on Election Day, please bring one proof of residence with you to your polling location. Information on approved documents can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
Find your Election Day polling location
You can find your polling location on the Secretary of State website. You can also use the Election District Finder tool to determine your election district and who represents you.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote, even if you do not reach the front of the line until after 8 p.m.
Free rides to the polls
Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is offering free rides to and from polling places on Election Day, November 3. Riders simply need to tell the driver they are traveling to vote, and no fare will be charged. Free rides are available from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit rptride.com for bus routes and schedules.
Voting by mail
If you requested an absentee ballot by mail, please ensure the completed ballot is returned to the Olmsted County Elections Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
View your sample ballot
Please visit the Secretary of State website to view what races, questions, and candidates are on your ballot.
Election security and preparedness articles
Explore Olmsted County’s election security and preparedness articles to learn more about the work that supports election integrity, security and preparedness. These resources highlight the people, processes, and safeguards that help ensure elections are accurate, secure, and accessible while building public confidence in the election process.
Connect with City Services
Whether you have a question, need to report a concern or aren’t sure which department to contact, 311 connects you with the right team quickly and efficiently.