Frequently Asked Questions

You can check your registration or register to vote on the Secretary of State website: Minnesota Secretary Of State - Register To Vote

In Minnesota voters can register at polling places on Election Day or early voting locations before Election Day.

Check where you vote on the Secretary of State Voter Information Portal

City of Otsego Voting Precinct Map (PDF): 

• Prairie Center (1A) - 8899 Nashua Avenue NE
• Prairie View Middle School (2A) - 8300 Maciver Avenue NE (Voters Use Door B)
  • Please note: school drop off and pick-up times: 7:40 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Otsego Elementary School (3B)- 8125 River Road (Voters Use Door 4)
  • Please note: school drop off and pick-up times: 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Guardian Angels (4B) - 9200 Quantrelle Avenue NE (Voters Use Wellness Center Door)
• Christ Church Otsego (5B) - 15849 90th ST NE (Voters Use Farthest Door)

For odd years: Check with your school district clerk or Wright County elections. 

For even years: All early voting for Otsego residents takes place at Otsego City Hall. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 8 to 5 and 8 to 12 Fridays.

To receive an absentee ballot in the mail you must complete an application. You will find an online application on the Secretary of State website.

Please fill out the election judge application to be considered.

Responsibilities of Head Judge

Act as Supervisor of polling place along with another Head Judge. Perform all other election judge duties.

Responsibilities of Election Judges

Election Judges are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the polling place. Election judges help to guarantee the rights of voters are protected on Election Day.

Any person who resides in and is eligible to vote in the state where they serve is eligible to be an election judge. Judges must state a political party preference. No more than half of the election judges in a precinct may be members of the same major political party.

All assigned election judges are required to attend a two-hour election judge training through Wright County's Auditor's office. City of Otsego election judges are paid $16 an hour and head election judges are paid $18 an hour. 

Duties

• Election judges perform the following duties:
• Open and close the polls
• Take responsibility for all election materials
• Ensure qualified voters are permitted to vote only once
• Distribute ballots
• Maintain order in the voting place throughout the day
• Register new voters at the polling place
• Help voters requiring assistance
• Obtain results after the polls are closed
• Certify the precinct election results
• Eligibility Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days, and a citizen of the United States.
• You must state a political party preference.
• You cannot be a husband, wife, parent, child, brother, or sister of a candidate or be related to another election judge working in the same precinct.
• You cannot be a candidate for the election in which you are serving as a judge.
• You must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

High school student trainees

16 and 17-year-old students can work as election judge trainees, receive training, and be paid for their work. It’s a great way to learn about elections and voting and earn cash at the same time!

You cannot be asked to work past 10:00 p.m. You will be assigned the same duties as other judges, with the exception of tasks requiring party affiliation. You will need to attend and complete the same training as other judges.

To qualify, you must be 16 or 17 on or before Election Day, be a U.S. citizen in good academic standing at a Minnesota high school (or home schooled) and get permission from your parents and your school. Learn more here.

You can view who has filed for the City of Otsego by going to the Secretary of State's website.

City Offices on the 2026 General Election ballot will include:

• (2) City Council seats