Election Information
Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Most polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Some precincts are mail ballot only. See links below for more information.
Registering to vote:
You can register at the polls on election day with proof of residence for an election day registration.
Find your polling place:
Minnesota Secretary of State Pollfinder
Three counties, many voting rules:
The New Ulm Public School District includes portions of three counties. Please see their elections websites for early voting and election day voting instructions.
Brown County
Blue Earth County
Nicollet County
Most polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Some precincts are mail ballot only. See links below for more information.
Registering to vote:
You can register at the polls on election day with proof of residence for an election day registration.
- Same day registration checklist.
- If you would like to update your registration or create a registration prior to election day, click this link to Register online.
Find your polling place:
Minnesota Secretary of State Pollfinder
Three counties, many voting rules:
The New Ulm Public School District includes portions of three counties. Please see their elections websites for early voting and election day voting instructions.
Brown County
Blue Earth County
Nicollet County
Vote early in-person:
Brown County
In-Person early voting is available during the below times at the Brown County Courthouse, 14 S State St, New Ulm, MN
Blue Earth County
All Blue Earth County voters may vote early in person at:
Nicollet County
Individuals interested in absentee voting may do so either by mail or in person at the Nicollet County Public Service Office.
Nicollet County Government Center
Public Service Office
501 S Minnesota Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is also open for absentee voting the Saturday before an election from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and until 5:00 p.m. on the evening before the election. You do not have to be a registered voter to vote by absentee ballot (you will register during the absentee voting process).
Brown County
In-Person early voting is available during the below times at the Brown County Courthouse, 14 S State St, New Ulm, MN
- During normal office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The Saturday before the election, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- The Monday before the election, until 5:00 p.m.
Blue Earth County
All Blue Earth County voters may vote early in person at:
- Blue Earth County Historic Courthouse, 204 S 5th Street, Mankato, MN.
- During normal office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) beginning 46 days before the election
- The Saturday before the election from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- The Monday before the election until 5:00 p.m.
Nicollet County
Individuals interested in absentee voting may do so either by mail or in person at the Nicollet County Public Service Office.
Nicollet County Government Center
Public Service Office
501 S Minnesota Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is also open for absentee voting the Saturday before an election from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and until 5:00 p.m. on the evening before the election. You do not have to be a registered voter to vote by absentee ballot (you will register during the absentee voting process).
Election Day Information
Polling places for Election Day:
To find your polling place, please visit the Minnesota Secretary of State Pollfinder. New Ulm Public Schools serves the following communities: Cambria, Courtland, Essig, Hanska, Klossner, Lafayette, New Ulm, St. George, and Searles. See below to determine your polling places. |
Brown County
Brown County Polling Place Locations and Hours Blue Earth County Blue Earth County (Mail Ballot Only - no Polling Places) Nicollet County Nicollet County Polling Place Locations and Hours |
Mail Ballot Precincts
Some precincts only offer mail ballots - there are no polling places on election day. If you live in these precincts you should have received a ballot in the mail.
Brown County Mail Ballot Precincts:
Townships of: Cottonwood, Home, Lake Hanska, Linden, Sigel.
City of: Hanska
Blue Earth County Mail Ballot Precincts
Townships of: Cambria and Butternut Valley
Nicollet County Mail Ballot Precincts
None
updated November 1, 2022
Some precincts only offer mail ballots - there are no polling places on election day. If you live in these precincts you should have received a ballot in the mail.
Brown County Mail Ballot Precincts:
Townships of: Cottonwood, Home, Lake Hanska, Linden, Sigel.
City of: Hanska
Blue Earth County Mail Ballot Precincts
Townships of: Cambria and Butternut Valley
Nicollet County Mail Ballot Precincts
None
updated November 1, 2022