Voting & Elections | Albertville, MN

Primary Election - August 11, 2026
General Election - November 3, 2026

Absentee/Early Voting

2026 Absentee/Early Voting Information

Recent State Legislature change in May to approve cities in Minnesota to decide whether to be open 46 days of the final 18 days for early voting. The City of Albertville chose the 18 days.

Absentee (envelope) Voting by Mail began Friday, June 26.

You must apply for a ballot first.
Apply online through the Minnesota Secretary of State or in person at the Wright County Government Center.
Your ballot will be mailed to you.
Complete your ballot and return it using the envelope provided.

City Hall will NOT have ballots available for in-person voting until Early Voting begins in Albertville on Monday, July 27.

Early Voting (in-person) at Albertville City Hall, 5959 Main Ave N, begins Monday, July 27.

With early voting, you vote in person and your ballot is place directly into the ballot tabulator – no envelope required.

Early Voting Hours for the Primary Election:

Monday-Thursday: 7 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday, Aug. 8: 9 am to 3 pm

More Information on Voting by Mail
Check the Status of Minnesota Absentee or Mail Ballot
View Sample Ballot

Registration ahead of time saves you time and hassle on election day. Make your voting experience easier this year by preregistering before election day. You must register to vote if you are a new resident, have moved to another precinct in the City, or have not voted at least once during a four-year period. You may either preregister at least 21 days before election day or at the polls on election day.

MN Secretary of State pre-registration information and forms.

Locally, you can preregister at the Wright County Government Center. Registration can also be done the day of election at your precinct location.

There are specific identification requirements that must be presented at the time you register. You must present one of the following items:

A Minnesota driver’s license, learners permit, state identification card, or the temporary receipt for one of these items. Ideally, the license or ID card will have the current address on it, and that’s all the voter needs to register.
If the license or ID has a former address, the voter may bring a recent utility bill for proof of the current address. Whenever a voter uses a utility bill, it must have the voter’s name and current address on it, and the due date must be within 30 days of the election. The bill can be for any of the usual utilities including gas, water, electric, waste removal, telephone, and cable TV.
A U.S. passport with a utility bill;
A U.S. military photo ID card with a utility bill;
A “Notice of Late Registration” with the current address;
Student ID card, fee, fee statement, or class registration, with the current address;
A student photo ID card with a utility bill; or
A school may provide a certified student list that shows students’ campus addresses which can be used with a student photo ID card.
Voucher. If you don’t have any of these, you can still vote by having someone who is registered in the same precinct “vouch” for your identity and residence.

Where to Vote on Election Day

For regular even year elections, the City of Albertville has two voting precincts. Each has its own voting location. You can look up your voting location through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Polling Place Finder which allows voters to find important information for their precincts by address, including:

Your Polling Place — where you vote, map and directions
Districts for Your Precinct — including maps
Candidates on My Ballot — candidates and questions on the ballot for your next election, when available

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PRECINCT 1 – STMA Middle School West – 11343 50th Street NE
PRECINCT 2 – St. Albert Parish Center – 11458 57thStreet NE

Become an Election Judge

Election judges help guarantee the rights of voters are protected and ensure the election process is fair, accurate and in accordance with election laws. Serving on a team of elections judges is a wonderful, rewarding experience and also a great way to meet your neighbors!

Time of Work

State law allows for time off from work without loss of wages to serve as an Election Judge with 20 days prior written notice to the employer. (Minnesota Statute 204B.195.)

Hours

6 am to approximately 9 pm – full day is preferred
6 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to close shifts available

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
Able to read, write and speak English understandably
Attend mandatory training (2-3 hours; paid time)
Not related to or living with any candidate in the election

Qualifications

Ability to communicate clearly with voters
Ability to remain impartial
Physical and mental ability to perform assigned tasks
Attention to detail and general math skills
Ability to understand and follow election laws and procedures
Comfortable with assisting and serving a diverse population

Duties

Open and close the polling place
Register and sign in voters
Ensure all qualified voters are permitted to vote
Demonstrate how to vote
Distribute ballots
Operate voting equipment
Help voters requiring assistance
Maintain order in the voting location through the day
Record and certify precinct election results

Applying

If you are interested in becoming an election judge, please complete the 2026 Election Judge Application and submit it to Kris at Krisl@albertvillemn.gov.

Council Candidate Information

The City of Albertville’s elected City Council includes a Mayor and four City Council Members. The Mayor is elected to a two-year term and City Council Members are elected to four-year terms.

Candidate Filings

The Secretary of State's website provides information needed to file for office and to administer your campaign. Campaign Filing Information MN Secretary of State's Website.

To search for candidates who have filed to run for office on Election Day, please visit the Secretary of State’s website, “Search by Office Title” Candidate Filings, Election Division.

Candidate Qualifications

Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
Must have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
Must be 21 years of age or more upon assuming office
Must have maintained residence in the City of Albertville for at least 30 days before the general election

For more candidate information see the Secretary of State’s website.

Expiration of Terms

December 31, 2026: Mayor Hendrickson
December 31, 2028: Council Member Cocking
December 31, 2028: Council Member Hayden
December 31, 2026: Council Member Olson
December 31, 2026: Council Member Zagorski

Campaign Financial Reporting

Per MN 211A.02, subd. 6, the City of Albertville is required to post the campaign financial reports of it candidates on the City website within 30 days of receiving the information. These reports will be available until four years from the date of the report.
Initial report is due within 14 days after receiving contributions or making disbursement of more that $750.
Subsequent reports are due 10 days before and 30 days after the election, and each year by January 31 until the date a final report is filed.
Final report is due when all debts are settled and all assets are disposed of in excess of $100.

Campaign Finance reports.

Cocking, Aaron
2020 Financial Certification report
2024 Financial Certification report

Hayden, John
2024 Financial Certification report

Hendrickson, Jillian
2022 Financial Certification report
2020 Financial Certification report
2024 Financial Certification report

Hudson, Walter
2020 Financial Certification report

John, Andy
2022 Financial Certification report
2024 Financial Certification report

Olson, Rob
2022 Financial Certification report

Zagorski, Bob
2022 Financial Certification report

Election Results