VOTING
INFORMATION
Make a plan to vote on or before
Election Day, February 10, 2026
Three Ways to Vote
Vote early by Absentee Mail Ballot
Vote early by Absentee Ballot in Person, opens December 26, 2025
Vote on Election Day, February 10, 2026
Register to Vote
Are you already registered to vote?
Check the Minnesota Secretary of State website to confirm your voter registration. If you need to register, you can do so at the polling place when you vote early or on Election Day.
All residents of Montevideo Public Schools can register at the polling place and vote during Early Voting. Same day registration checklist.
Absentee Voting By Mail
Vote Early by Mail
All residents of Montevideo Public Schools can vote early from December 26 through February 9 by mail or in person. Find more information on the Secretary of State’s website or visit the Chippewa County website.
Election Official: Michelle May
Phone: 320-269-7447
Email: elections@chippewacountymn.gov
Military and Overseas Absentee Voting Contact: Michelle May
Phone: 320-269-7447
Email: elections@chippewacountymn.gov
*Important Note: You can apply any time before Election Day for a mailed absentee ballot, but do so early to ensure timely delivery of your request.
Completing Your Absentee Ballot by Mail
Once you receive the ballot, complete it with a witness (a U.S. citizen, age 18+, or a notary). Follow the instructions carefully; missing info can lead to rejection.
Returning the Absentee Ballot You Received by Mail
By Mail: Must be received by Election Day (not just postmarked)
In Person: Return to the County Office by 5 p.m. on Election Day.
You can drop off ballots for up to three other voters. You will need to show identification with name and signature when returning a ballot for someone else. You may not drop your ballot off at your polling place on election day.
Absentee Voting In Person
All residents of Montevideo Public Schools can vote early from December 26 through February 9.
Absentee Voting Location
Chippewa County Auditor's Office
629 N 11th St.
Montevideo, MN 56265
Absentee ballots must be returned to the County Offices by 5 p.m. on Election Day or 8 p.m. on Election Day for agents delivering ballots.
The County Auditor's hours are 8-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. They are closed on some holidays.
Extended Hours
Saturday, February 7: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday, February 9: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Voting On Election Day
Info on location and hours.
COMBINED POLLING PLACE:
National Guard Training and Community Center
TACC – 711 South 17th StreetM
ontevideo, MN 56265
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
