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2026 ELECTION INFORMATION
August Primary Election Day - Tuesday, Aug. 11 polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Early voting starts Friday, June 26, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(Closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)
Extra hours:
• Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November General Election Day- Tuesday, Nov. 3 polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Early voting starts Friday, Sept. 18, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Extra hours:
• Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When early voting begins, you can click the “Sample Ballot” link on the left-hand side of this webpage to view a sample of your actual ballot outlining the candidates and seats you are qualified to vote for in each election.
City of Prior Lake Local Elections: Two City Council seats are on the ballot for the November General Election. The filing period for interested candidates is July 14 - 28, 2026.
Become an Election Judge
Election judges play an important role in administering elections. The City of Prior Lake welcomes inquiries from those who would like to serve our community. Learn how to become an election judge in Prior Lake.
Results
Find election results on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website as they become available.
Voting Machines for People with Disabilities
Over the past several years, the city has equipped Prior Lake polls with machines that make it easier for people with disabilities to vote independently and more privately than in the past.
If you need to use one of these special voting machines because you have a disability, let the election judges know on election day. They will be happy to give you a demonstration.
More About the Machines: These special machines are better suited for people who have any type of disability that makes it difficult to mark a ballot. When using the machine, voters will have the option of listening to an audio version of the ballot through earphones or viewing the ballot on a screen that has options for reverse contrast and larger type. The audio description can be used alone or in conjunction with a screen version of the ballot. The vote will be recorded by touch screen, keypad or other adaptive method.