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Minnesota holds a Presidential  Primary March 5.  Absentee voting ends March 4 for this primary involving the major state parties.  The absentee (early) vote can still be cast at the Chisago County Government Center at the auditor’s office during business hours, which will also be open March 2, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Balloting in the Township Elections March 12 should be fairly quiet  with just one of the townships registering a challenger for a supervisor seat.  None of the incumbent clerks filing for re-election have opposition.

Township annual meetings begin as soon as balloting closes at 8 p.m.  The annual meetings are for citizen input on issues and future budgeting needs.

Nessel Township holds its election in November.  Its annual meeting is March 12 however.

And, one more reminder that Lent Township has merged with Stacy and is no longer in existence.  There will be an election for the new Stacy city mayor and council consisting of former township citizens and traditional city voters— April 9.

The completed filings for March 12 township balloting includes:  Lin Strong incumbent for Amador Township Supervisor, Franconia incumbent supervisor Owen Kuhnly, Shafer Township supervisor Mark Stovern and clerk Faith Lichtscheidl, Fish Lake Supervisor Jim Thill, Chisago Lake Township supervisor David Reed and clerk Jeanette Peterson and in Rushseba Peter Johnson for supervisor and clerk Debora Erickson.

The one race that has two candidates is in Sunrise Township where Jake Holzen and Adam Grobove III filed for supervisor. Clerk Wendy Kowalke is unopposed.

Townships not listed above as having clerk candidates have adopted an appointed clerk system of local government.

Minnesota Primary

The Presidential Nomination Primary balloting will take place in Minnesota March 5.  You will vote for a candidate in a major party at your usual polling place.  Registration to vote can happen at the polling place.  

Any other elected offices primary to narrow the candidate field will be held in August.

You will request a ballot for one party of your choice.

Voters must have turned 18 by March 5 to vote.  If you have had a felony conviction you might want to check with your local probation services office to find out more about Minnesota law that clears the way for certain former offenders to have their voting rights restored and learn what steps you may need to take to  participate in elections again.

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