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NEW: Presidential Nomination Primary
In 2016 legislation was passed establishing a presidential nomination primary. [See a one-minute video.]
2020 election calendar
Download the necessary information sheets and forms to file as a candidate.
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Changes in Minnesota Election laws now allow for absentee voting without an excuse. You may request an absentee ballot online at this time, which will be mailed out during the absentee voting period. Ballots may be obtained in person or through the mail. More information can be found on the Absentee Voting page.
NEW: Presidential Nomination Primary
In 2016 legislation was passed establishing a presidential nomination primary. [See a one-minute video.]
What you need to know
- You will be able to vote early (in-person or by mail) or on Election Day. Absentee voting begins on January 17. Early voting is February 25-March 2 at City Hall.
- When you vote, you must choose which major party’s ballot you want.
- Which party you choose will not be public information, though it will be available to each major party.
What's on the ballot?
- Only major political parties will participate; each party has its own ballot with only its candidates listed.
- You will be required to request only one party's ballot when you vote, whether absentee or in-person at your polling place.
- Your ballot will only list nominees for President for the party you requested.
- A record of which party's ballot you selected will be made available to the major political parties.
- Each major party chair will submit a list of candidates for their party, and will decide if there will be a write-in space on the party's ballot.
- The presidential nomination primary results will determine Minnesota's delegates for each major party.
Will there still be precinct caucuses?
- Yes. Precinct caucuses will take place on February 25 to conduct other party business.
2020 election calendar
- Political Party Caucuses: February 25, 2020
- Presidential Primary: March 3, 2020
- Absentee Voting: January 17 - March 2
- Pre-registration ends February 11
- Early Voting: February 25 - March 2
- State Primary Election: August 11, 2020
- General Election: November 3, 2020
Other Links
- 2018 caucus locations Opens a New Window.
- Check whether you're registered to vote. Opens a New Window.
- Register to vote. Opens a New Window.
- Look up where your voting place is. Opens a New Window.
- See a sample of your ballot. Opens a New Window.
Candidate filing documents
Download the necessary information sheets and forms to file as a candidate.
Campaign Signs
The City regulates campaign signs. View the campaign sign regulations Opens a New Window. campaign sign regulations Opens a New Window. .
Campaign Finance Reports
Finance report archive Opens a New Window. View reports from candidates for City offices.
Vote Absentee
Changes in Minnesota Election laws now allow for absentee voting without an excuse. You may request an absentee ballot online at this time, which will be mailed out during the absentee voting period. Ballots may be obtained in person or through the mail. More information can be found on the Absentee Voting page.
Election Contact Information
Rosemount City Hall Ph: (651) 322-2003 elections@ci.rosemount.mn.us Dakota County Property Taxation and Records Department Opens a New Window. Dakota County Property Taxation and Records Department Opens a New Window. Ph: (651) 438-4380 Opens a New Window. Minnesota Secretary of State Opens a New Window. Ph: (651) 296-9073 |