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Elections

Elections in the City of Dayton are managed by the City Clerk. If you have any questions about voting, how to register, where to vote, etc.  See the frequently asked questions below.

If you are unable to find an answer to your question, please send your questions to abenting@daytonmn.gov.

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Elections Information
Elections

The City Clerk administers city, state, and federal elections in even years. The City’s school districts hold elections in odd or even years at their discretion.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE
REGISTER TO VOTE
VIEW A SAMPLE BALLOT
ELECTION RESULTS
SCHOOL DISTRICT MAP
2025 Election Date

No City elections are scheduled for 2025.  Please check in with your school district as our Public Works/ Police Department is a combined polling location for ISD 11 elections in November.

Absentee Voting Dates & Location

Absentee/Early Voting Dates: No City Elections are scheduled for 2025.

Hours:  Monday-Thursday 7:30a.m – 5:00p.m. and Fridays 8:00a.m  – 12:00p.m.

Dayton City Hall
12260 S. Diamond Lake Rd

Dayton, MN 55327

Or follow the link to vote by mail and request an Absentee Ballot through Hennepin County

Minnesota Absentee Ballot Request – MNVotes

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Election Judges

Election Judge Application

Thank you for your interest in serving as an election judge.  Please fill out the application completely and email it to abenting@daytonmn.gov

Dayton Election Judge Application
Precinct Boundary Map
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City Council Filings

How Do I Become a Candidate

  1. Candidate must be an eligible voter.
  2. Candidate is, or will be on assuming the office, 21 years of age or older.
  3. Candidate is not running for another office in the upcoming election.
  4. Maintained residence in the district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the general election. 

Candidate Filing Packet

A candidate information packet providing general information on running for Dayton City Council will be provided closer to the 2026 candidate filing period. Candidates should seek their own legal counsel to ensure their efforts comply with the law.

Candidate filing fee is $5 (non-refundable).

Learn More About the Candidates

State law does not allow local governments to post links or bios of candidates running for office. 

Visit the Secretary of State’s candidate filings website for lists of candidates and their websites, if they provided one. 

Campaign Financial Reports
Who Can Vote

To vote in Minnesota:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 18 year olds can pre-register)
  • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
  • Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
  • Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote
Register to Vote
Ways to Vote

Vote by Mail

Vote Early In Person

  • Vote at City Hall 

Vote on Election Day

  • Find your polling place at: Voter Information Portal

  • Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • If you’re in line by 8 p.m., you can vote

  • You can register to vote on Election Day in Minnesota