Randy Schreifels, Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer, informs citizens that absentee voting began Sept. 20, for the Nov. 5 General Election. Absentee voting is open for 46 days prior to the General Election.

Vote Absentee 

In-Person

Residents of Stearns County may vote absentee in-person at two locations.

St. Cloud Lake George Municipal Complex, 1101 7th St S, St. Cloud

Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours are Sat., Oct. 26, Sat., Nov. 2 and Sun., Nov. 3, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Stearns County Service Center, Election Office, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park

Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours are Sat., Oc.26, Sat., Nov. 2 and Sun., Nov. 3, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Vote absentee by mail

Voters can apply for an absentee ballot online at www.mnvotes.gov or contact the Auditor-Treasurer’s office and an application will be mailed to you.

Ballots will be mailed with instructions on how to complete process and return to the Stearns County election office.

Ballots can be mailed or dropped off at our secure drop box location.

Voters will have the option to track their ballot online at mnvotes.gov.

Any questions can be directed to the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s office at 320-656-3920, or email elections@co.stearns.mn.us.