ELECTIONS
POLLING LOCATION
PRINCETON DEPOT/MUSEUM - ISD # 477
101 S 10TH AVE
PRINCETON, MN 55371
Upcoming elections
11/3/2026 - State General Election
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
101 10th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371
5/12/2026 - SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION ISD 477
Tuesday, May 12th 2026
Mille Lacs County Historical Society
101 10th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371
NOTICE OF OFFICES TO BE VOTED FOR THE 2026 STATE GENERAL ELECTION
The following is the notice of federal and state offices that will be voted for at the state general election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The filing period for United States Senator, United States Representative, State Senator, State Representative, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Attorney General, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and Judge of the District Court begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Note: Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
The place of filing for federal offices is the Office of the Secretary of State, Veterans Services Building, 20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155.
The place of filing for state offices is with the Office of the Secretary of State or with the county auditor of the county in which the candidate resides.Candidates may file in person or by mail if the filing is received during the filing period. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period and meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 204B.09, subdivision 1a, may arrange to file during the seven days immediately preceding the candidate’s absence from the state.
This notice is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 204B.33 and is based on current law.
FEDERAL OFFICES
United States Senator (1)
United States Representative District 8 (1)
STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICES
State Senator – District 10 (1)
State Senator – District 27 (1)
State Representative – District 10A (1)
State Representative – District 10B (1)
State Representative – District 27B (1)
STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Attorney General
JUDICIAL OFFICES
Candidates for judicial office may file either with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State or with the County Auditor in the county where the candidate resides. A candidate filing for one of the Minnesota Court of Appeals seats that has been designated for one of the congressional districts must be a resident of that congressional district.
One Supreme Court Associate Justice for the following seats: 1, 2 & 4
One Court of Appeals Judge for the following seats: 1, 13 & 18
One 7th District Court Judge for the following seats: 2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28 & 30
COUNTY OFFICES
Notice is hereby given as that the Office of the Mille Lacs County Property Records and Taxation office will accept candidate filings for the General Election to be held in Mille Lacs County on November 3, 2026. The filing period for the offices listed below begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
The last day to withdraw is June 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
County Commissioner Districts 2 & 4
Soil & Water Supervisor Districts 3, & 5
Mille Lacs County Sheriff
Mille Lacs County Attorney
The place of filing is the Mille Lacs County Property Records and Taxation Office, 635 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN 56353.
The filing fee for the above-mentioned offices are:
State Senator & Representative - $100.00
Judicial Offices - $300.00
County Offices & County Wide Offices - $50.00
Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor - $20.00
Information regarding these filings is available from the Mille Lacs County Property Records & Taxation at 320-983-8310
5/7 - Election Judge Training
Thursday, May 7th 2026 - 6:00 PM
Town Hall
There have been legislative changes that impact how training will be conducted this year, and these updates will be reflected in all training materials.
Key Changes
1 - All training will be conducted in person.
- Basic Judge Training will require a full 2-hour in-person session.
- Every Election judge is required to take this course every 2 years.
Pre-training requirement:
All attendees must watch the full 80-minute training video provided by the Secretary of State before attending the in-person session.
Video link: Election Judge Training 2024 - YouTube
Training certificates will not be issued until this requirement is completed.
Clerks and Head Judges:
Must complete an additional 2 hours of training.
This will now be combined into one class.
Multiple individuals may complete Head Judge training if desired. (Note: Some counties require all judges to complete this training. Currently, Mille Lacs County does not require all judges to complete this training.)
Head judges are expected to be on site during the entire duration of voting day, this includes March Township elections. By having multiple Head Judges, it allows for split shifts.
Election Judge Record Form:
Please have judges complete the attached form prior to training if possible.
Forms will also be available on the day of training.
If NOT affiliated with one of the major parties, then they MUST provide a statement confirming their “un-affiliation” status (attached)
Un-affiliated judges cannot serve in certain roles on election day
Clerk Training Requirement (Reminder):
All clerks administering elections—including March township elections—are required to attend training.
This requirement is not optional.
Class Registration
Sign-up will again be handled through Signup.com:
https://signup.com/go/OfinzGe
Click the link, review available sessions, and select your preferred time(s).
Verify location of classes
No account registration is required.
Judges can be signed up using their email addresses
Additional Notes
The signup link may be shared; however, participants should contact you with questions before reaching out to the county.
Basic Judge classes will possibly include some equipment training.
An advanced equipment training course will also be offered:
Recommended for anyone using Poll Pads on Election Day
Encouraged for Clerks and Head Judges
Recommended for any new election judges
Classes are offered morning, afternoon, and evening at both locations:
Please verify the location when registering
The City of Wahkon will again host sessions for the north end of the county
All judges may attend any session, regardless of residence within the county
If you are planning multiple classes on same day, please plan for a quick lunch as we will only have half hour breaks in between courses.
PAT Testing (Head Judges and Clerks)
All Head Judges will be required to attend PAT Testing or the advanced equipment training. Clerks will be required to attend the PAT testing. PAT testing does NOT include poll pad training.
Additional details, including dates and times, will be shared closer to the testing period. This requirement ensures Head Judges are comfortable operating the equipment they oversee on Election Day.