Elections
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More and more, elections are becoming a common topic online, on tv, on the radio and with friends and family. With so much talk about election administration, it can be hard to figure out what’s real – and what’s not.
Click on the link below for details on some of the most common claims that we hear about elections administration in Minnesota.(Minnesota Secretary of State's Office, 2023)
Click on the tabs below for additional election and voter information:
Benton County Elections Contact Information:
Visit us in-person at:
Benton County Auditor-Treasurer's Office
531 Dewey St
Foley, MN 56329
Address mail to:
Benton County Elections
P.O. Box 129
Foley, MN 56329-0129
Phone Number: (320)968-5006
Email Address: elections@co.benton.mn.us
Upcoming Elections:
Currently, there are no upcoming elections scheduled in Benton County for 2023.
The absentee voting period for each election will begin 46 days prior to the election date for state elections and 30 days prior to the election date for township elections.
The following elections are scheduled for 2024:
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Township Election-March 12,2024
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State General Election-November 5,2024
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Voter Registration:
To vote you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. See additional information.
You can vote while under guardianship unless a judge specifically has revoked your right to vote.
You cannot vote if a court has ruled that you are legally incompetent.
Pre-registering to vote for 16- and 17-year-olds:
You can pre-register to vote as a 16- or 17-year-old in Minnesota. You must be 18 years old before voting.
Select a link below to update or check your voter registration:
- Register to Vote Online or Update Your Voter Registration
- Register to Vote On Paper
- Find Your Minnesota Voter Registration
Absentee Voting:
The absentee voting period for State Primary and State General Elections begins 46 days prior to each Election Day and the absentee voting period for Township elections begin 30 days prior to Election Day.
Absentee Voting for Military or Overseas Citizens:
If you are a military or overseas citizen wanting to request absentee ballots for the upcoming 2024 election cycle, click on the following link:
Link to UOCAVA application and voting information for Military and Overseas Citizens