Elections

2011 Election Results
Results of the November 8, 2011 City General Election can be found here.

2012 Election Dates
State Primary - August 14
State General - November 6

Polling Places
Many Moorhead residents will be headed to a different polling location on Election Day. Please take a moment to review the new Ward/Precinct Map and identify your polling location. Residents can also enter their address into a Polling Place Finder to search for polling site information, which includes a map to the location.

Voter Eligibility
A person is eligible to vote, if at the time of the election, he or she:

• will be at least 18 years of age
• is a citizen of the United States
• will have resided in Minnesota for at least 20 days immediately preceding Election Day
• is not under court-ordered guardianship
• has not been found by a court to be legally incompetent
• has a felony conviction record discharged, expired, or completed.

Voter Registration
Voters can pre-register to vote up until October 16 for the General Election. The City encourages residents to register to vote prior to Election Day by completing a Voter Registration Form and sending it to the Clay County Auditor's Office at 807 11 ST N, Moorhead, MN.

To register on Election Day voters will need to provide proof of residence. For additional information on registration and proof of residence, please visit the following website or contact the Clay County Auditor's office at 218.299.5006.

Voter Registration Lookup
If a resident is unsure whether they are registered to vote at their current address they can find out quickly and easily by going to the following website. A voter's registration remains current until the voter moves, changes their name, or does not vote for four consecutive years.

1. absent from the precinct
2. illness or disability
3. unable to go to the polling place due to a religious observance or belief
4. service as an election judge in another precinct

Election Judges
Election judges are paid officials that staff local polling places, administer election procedures, and ensure that the rights of voters are protected on Election Day. Serving as an election judge provides an opportunity to learn about the elections process and is a great service to our community!

Duties performed by an election judge include:

• set-up of the polling site
• distribute and collect ballots
• register new voters
• help voters requiring assistance
• record and certify vote totals