Vote on or Before Tuesday, November 4!
On or before Tuesday, November 4, residents will decide whether to invest $21.7 million for critical facility and educational improvements at both schools by casting their vote. The proposed plan includes building a fine arts learning center addition, a new secured entrance and office area, adding windows to several classrooms, replacing underfloor sewer pipe, and other improvements at our junior/senior high school. The plan also includes replacing the original 1954 elevator and making additional exterior and interior improvements, such as tuckpointing and door replacements at our elementary school.
Public referendums, like ours, require voter approval to fund facility improvements, and we encourage all residents to be informed about the proposed plan and to cast their vote on or before Election Day. Casting your vote, particularly in local elections such as ours, is a privilege and an opportunity to voice your opinion in the future of our district.
Three ways to vote on or before Tuesday, November 4.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, and early/absentee voting is available starting on Friday, September 19, through Monday, November 3. There are three ways to vote on or before Election Day.
Vote early/absentee in person:
Available starting Friday, September 19, through Monday, November 3, residents may vote early/absentee in person at the Martin County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, located at 201 Lake Avenue, Suite 201, Fairmont, MN 56031, on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Extended early/absentee voting hours are available on Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You will need to complete an absentee ballot application and an absentee ballot, which you can do in person or take home to complete. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Martin County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, November 4.
Vote early/absentee by mail:
Available starting Friday, September 19, through Monday, November 3, residents may vote early/absentee by mail. Complete an absentee ballot application and send it to the Martin County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, located at 201 Lake Avenue, Suite 201, Fairmont, MN 56031.
Absentee ballot applications can also be emailed to elections@co.martin.mn.us. Once they receive your application, an absentee ballot will be mailed to you to complete. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Martin County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, November 4.
Vote in person on Election Day:
On Tuesday, November 4, all residents can cast their vote from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 920 East 10th Street, Fairmont, MN 56031.
To vote in person on Election Day, you must be registered to vote. You can register online here or in person on Election Day.
