The Charter Commission is beginning the redistricting process! Any changes to ward and/or precinct boundaries must be completed by April 3, 2012. Residents will be notified of any changes to their ward, precinct, or polling place by mail in early July. Questions about this process can be directed to Melanie Mesko Lee at 651.480.2326.
2012 Precinct Caucuses
2012 Minnesota Political Precinct Caucuses (www.mnvotes.org) are scheduled for February 7, 2012. Caucuses are meetings organized by political parties to begin the process
of selecting candidates for the 2012 election and shape the party platform and are open to the public. In order to vote, offer resolutions, or become a delegate at the caucuses, attendees must be eligible to vote in the 2012 election, live in the precinct and be in general agreement with the principles of the political party.
2012 Primary Election: Tuesday August 14, 2012
Candidate Filing:
Begins Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Ends Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Absentee Voting Absentee Ballot Voting begins Friday, June 29, 2012. The absentee balloting time period comes earlier this year to provide active-duty military and overseas voters more time to participate in Minnesota's elections. The Primary Election will be Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Download an Absentee Ballot application
The Secretary of State’s office has announced a new online service for voters to check the status of their Absentee Ballot. Once you’ve applied for an Absentee Ballot (which begins Friday, June 29, 2012), you can then visit this site to see the where your AB is in the process. There are also helpful links to voter resources such as election contacts and ballot information. You can also check to see if you are registered to vote by going here.
City of Hastings Extended Office Hours for Absentee Voting- 2012
Primary Election Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Polls open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Absentee Voting Only --
Saturday, August 11, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 13, 2012 until 5:00 pm
Please visit the Secretary of State's website for more information on absentee Voting.
The City of Hastings will hold a special City Council meeting to canvass the results from the Primary Election on August 14, 2012 at Hastings City Hall.
2012 General Election: Tuesday November 6, 2012
Absentee Voting:
Begins Friday, September 21, 2012
Extended Hours: Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday, November 5, 2012 until 5:00 pm
Eligibility to Vote
You are eligible to vote in Minnesota if you are...
At least 18 years or older;
A citizen of the United States; and
A resident of Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding Election Day
Has it been more than 4 years since you last voted? Have you moved since you last voted? Has your name changed since you last voted? These are all examples of why you may need to re-register to vote. Minnesota state law allows eligible residents to register to vote on Election Day, but registering saves you time at the polls. If you are uncertain whether you are a registered voter, contact Dakota County Treasurer/Auditor or Minnesota Secretary of State for assistance.
2010 Polling Location
Residents may vote at one location for a school election, and a different place for a City election.
If you are uncertain which ward you live in, check the Secretary of State’s precinct finder (http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ ) or call Hastings City Hall for assistance.
