Campaign Filing Packet

This page lists the forms and handouts included in the packet handed out to candidates who file at the Office of the Secretary of State.

Affidavit of Candidacy
Address of Residence Form (used if private data box is checked on the affidavit of candidacy)
Affidavit of Withdrawal
Attorney General Memo on Auto-Dialing
Candidate Information Form
Campaign Financial Report
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
Campaign Manual
DOT Information On Signs in Right of Way (website)
DOT Letter to Candidates
IRS Political Organization Filing Requirements (website)
IRS Political Organization Filing Requirements
Registering with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board

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Election Day

Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Polling Location: Voter Information Portal (state.mn.us)

2025 Elections

Beginning Friday, September 19, 2025, eligible voters in Minnesota can vote absentee for the November 3, 2025, general election. Absentee ballots can be requested through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.

Absentee voting in Olmsted County

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Absentee Ballot Request

To request an absentee ballot by mail, please contact our office at 507-328-7650 or elections@olmstedcounty.gov.

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Absentee by mail

Sign and return an absentee ballot request form as soon as you can to ensure you receive your ballot timely and your vote is counted on Election Day. Information about applying can be found at mnvotes.org. Your ballot will be sent via US Postal Service during the absentee voting period, which starts 46 days prior to Election Day. You may send your ballot back to us via mail or drop it off in person at the absentee voting office (2122 Campus Dr. SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55904) or the Government Center (151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904) during business hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Absentee in-person

Vote in person at the Olmsted County Elections Office (2122 Campus Dr. SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN). Completing an absentee application in advance will reduce your time in line but it is not required. In person voting is open Monday-Friday starting 46 days prior to an election.

Absentee in-person direct balloting

Direct balloting starts 18 days prior to an election. You will be able to vote your ballot directly into a tabulator or use the absentee envelopes at the Elections Office (2122 Campus Dr. SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN)

The City Hall section of the Government Center (151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN) will be open for direct ballot voting seven days prior to Election Day.

Right to be absent from work to vote

The right to be absent from work to vote is now extended to include absentee/early voting, in addition to voting on election day.