Voting Information 2026

The general election is coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Rochester Public Library supports civic engagement and informed voters.

If you have questions about voting and elections, these resources should help answer them.

Rochester Candidate Forum Sessions

The League of Women Voters (LWV), in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public Library, conduct and present primary candidate forums for local, non-partisan contested positions. 

Check our Events Calendar for the schedule of upcoming forums, and an archive of recorded forums. 

Elections and voting

Olmsted County’s Elections office shares information about election dates, registering to vote, finding your voting location, absentee voting, and details about upcoming elections.

MNVotes.org

https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/

The Minnesota Secretary of State’s website allows Minnesota voters to view their sample ballot based on their address.

Vote 411

To find information about the candidates on your ballot, view League of Women Voters’ Vote 411 site for a personalized list of races and information about each candidate.

In 2026, there will be one proposed Constitutional Amendment on the ballot in Minnesota. See the Secretary of State’s website to learn more.

If you are interested in becoming an Election Judge, review the guidelines for serving and apply for a position in the upcoming election on Olmsted County’s Elections website.