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.

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.

There are no City elections scheduled for 2025.

Please contact your local school district for information regarding upcoming elections. Our Public Works/Police Department facility serves as a combined polling location for ISD 11 elections in November.

Please note: Absentee voting is not available through the City. For early voting options, contact ISD 11 directly.

Information below is for 2026 elections:
Hours:  Monday-Thursday 7:30a.m – 5:00p.m. and Fridays 8:00a.m  – 12:00p.m.

Dayton, MN 55327

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

Minnesota Absentee Ballot Request – MNVotes

Election Judge Application

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. 

• Dennis Fisher, November 4, 2024
• Anthony Albright, October 28, 2024
• Anthony Albright, November 4, 2024
• Sara Van Asten, November 5, 2024
• Sara Van Asten, October 1, 2024
• Stephanie Henderson, October 25 2024
• Shawn Luther, October 10 2024
• Matt Trost, November 6, 2024
• Matt Trost, October 25, 2024
• Matt Trost, August 2, 2024
• Matt Trost, July 22, 2024

• Jonathan Mellberg, August 9, 2020
• Dennis Fisher, November 7, 2020
• Matt Trost, July 28, 2022
• Darren Browen, July 20, 2022
• Jesse Larson, August 18, 2022
• Julie Gustafson, August 23, 2022
• Ryan Maltzen, October 14, 2022
• Matt Trost, October 28, 2022
• Dave Pikal, October 27, 2022
• Dennis Fisher, October 26, 2022
• Matt Trost, November 9, 2022
• Scott Salonek, November 9, 2022
• Darren Browen, November 14, 2022

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

• Request your ballot at Minnesota Absentee Ballot Request - MNVotes

• Return your completed ballot to City Hall by 5 p.m. on Election Day

• Track your ballot at: Ballot Tracker: Status of Minnesota Absentee or Mail Ballot - MNVotes

Vote Early In Person

• 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. No early voting available at City Hall- please check with ISD 11.

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