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Elections & Voter Information
One of the best ways to participate in Northfield’s municipal city government is by voting.
The City Clerk’s Office oversees all aspects related to holding elections, including:
Find out if you are registered to vote and how to register on election day. Find out where you vote and who is on your ballot.
2022 election notices
Notice of Public Accuracy Test - General Election
Notice of Public Accuracy Test - Primary Election
2022 election dates
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- August 9, 2022 Primary Election Day
- November 8, 2022 General Election Day
Candidate filing
Dates to file as a candidate are:
- May 17 through May 31, 2022
Absentee voting
Primary Election
- June 24 through August 8 (Primary Election)
- Northfield City Hall
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 pm.
- Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (must arrive by 2:45 p.m.)
- Monday, August 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (must arrive by 4:45 p.m.)
General Election
- September 23 through November 7 (General Election)
- Northfield City Hall
- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Fridays 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (If residents would like to vote via absentee on Friday afternoons when City Hall is closed, Rice County residents can go to Rice County Government Center in Faribault and Dakota County residents can go to Dakota County Government Center in Hastings.)
- Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (must arrive by 2:45 p.m.)
- Monday, November 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (must arrive by 4:45 p.m.)
Voter pre-registration deadlines
Register in advance to save time on Election Day.
- July 19, 2022 for the Primary Election
- October 18, 2022 for the General Election
Election results
Election resources
Northfield City Clerk - Call 507-645-3001
Minnesota Secretary of State - Call 651-201-1339
Rice County Elections - Call 507-645-9576
Dakota County Elections - Call 651-438-4305
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Lynette Peterson
City ClerkPhone: 507-645-3001
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City Clerk
Physical Address
801 Washington Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Hours
Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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