Elections

City, county, school board, state, and federal elections are held in even-numbered years. Primary elections are held on the second Tuesday in August. General elections are held on the first Tuesday in November. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.

For 2022, Primary Election Day is August 9, 2022. General Election Day is November 8, 2022. In person voting on election day is held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All City of Belle Plaine residents vote in the same place.

Absentee voting can be done at the administrative office at City Hall. Absentee voting for the primary election begins on June 24, 2022. Absentee voting for the general election begins on September 23, 2022. City Hall will be open addition hours for absentee voting on Saturday August 6^th from 10am until 3pm and Monday August 8^th until 5 pm.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Absentee Ballot Request	Primary Sample Ballot (Not available)
What’s on my ballot?	General Voter Information
I can’t make it to the poll, what are the other ways to vote?	Election Judge Application
Am I registered to vote?
MN Secretary of State - Elections

IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTERS IN 2022
Now until July 19	Register in advance at this link, otherwise you need to register at the polls on election day and bring proof of identity and residency. Click here for a list of approved documents.
Now thru Aug. 9	Vote Absentee b y mail
June 24 - Aug. 8	Vote by mail or in person at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Aug. 9, 2022 Primary Election	All City Residents Vote in City Council Chambers at 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine MN 56011
GENERAL ELECTION DATES
Now until Oct. 18	Register in advance at this link, otherwise you need to register at the polls on election day and bring proof of identity and residency. Click here for a list of approved documents.
Sept. 23 thru Nov. 7	Vote Absentee by mail or in person at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011.
Nov. 8, 2022 General Election	All City Residents Vote in City Council Chambers at 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011.

2022 PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATE FINANCIAL REPORTS
Chris Meyer	James Evans	Mark Gerdes	Ryan Ladd	Paul Chard	Michael Woletz
10 Day	10 Day	10 Day	10 Day	10 Day	10 Day
Final	Final	Final	Final	Final	Final

2020 CANDIDATE FINANCIAL REPORTS
Chris Meyer	Patricia Krings	Cary Coop
10 Day	10 Day	10 Day
Final	Final	Final

2018 CANDIDATE FINANCIAL REPORTS
Chris Meyer	Paul Chard	Richard J Effertz	Renee LeMieux
Primary	General Final	General Final	General Final
General Final

2016 CANDIDATE FINANCIAL REPORTS
Cary Coop	Ben Stier	Michael Pingalore	Chris Meyer
7/2/16	7/29/16	7/26/16	5/17/16
10/24/16	10/29/16		10/29/16
Final	Final		Final