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ELECTION 2010

PRIMARY ELECTION 2010

In 2008, the Belle Plaine City Council established a primary election system. A city resolution adopted on February 19, 2008, in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 205.065, outlines the requirements of a municipal primary election. A primary election will be held when more than twice the number of candidates file for office than the number of seats open for election. If less than twice the number of candidates file than the number of seats open for election, then the candidates’ names would not appear on the primary ballot.

For the 2010 local election, the City of Belle Plaine will have the Mayor’s seat and three Council seats open. If at least three candidates file for the Mayor’s seat, a primary election will be held to determine the top two nominees. If at least seven candidates file for the three open Council seats, their names will appear on the primary ballot to determine the top six nominees. The names of the successful nominees will then be placed on the general election ballot. No primary election will be held if there are six or less candidates filing for the three open Council seats or two or less candidates filing for the Mayor’s seat.

The municipal primary will be held on the same day as the national primary election, which is the first Tuesday after the second Monday in August of any year in which a municipal general election is to be held for the purpose of electing officers. In 2010, the primary election will be held on August 10. All municipal, state and national elections are held at the Belle Plaine Government Center, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine.

It is extremely important that voters get out to vote at the primary election in order for their candidate to be nominated. Only the primary voters will have a voice in the final candidates for the open seats. Watch for more updates and reminders as candidate filing and the 2010 election nears. Please click here for all important 2010 election dates.

The primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.  Candidate listing.

GENERAL ELECTION

The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.

POLLING PLACE

The polling place for residents of the City of Belle Plaine is in the Council Chambers at the Belle Plaine Government Center at 218 North Meridian Street. Polls will be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m.

For additional information please go online to the Scott County Elections site, the Minnesota Secretary of State site or contact the City of Belle Plaine at 952-873-5553 .