ABSENTEE VOTING

All voters are allowed to vote early with an absentee ballot. Voters no longer need a valid excuse to vote by absentee ballot. All Absentee Voting is done through Dakota County. Get more information on absentee voting here!

VOTING DAY REGISTRATION

Option 1: Valid ID with Current Name and Address. Accepted IDs include: Valid Minnesota driver’s license, Minnesota learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card—or a receipt for any of these, Tribal ID card with your name, address, photo and signature.

Option 2: Photo ID with old address plus a bill due or dated within 30 days with Current Name and Address.

Option 3: A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. A registered voter can vouch for up to eight others.

Option 4: College Student ID—If a Student Housing List Was Provided. College students can use a student photo ID card if their college provided a student housing list to election officials.

Option 5: Valid Registration in the Same Precinct. If you were previously registered in the precinct, but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the elections official your previous name or address — no additional documentation is needed.

Option 6: Notice of Late Registration. If you pre-registered too close to election day, you may have received a Notice of Late Registration in the mail. This notice can be used to register.

Option 7: Staff Person of a Residential Facility If you live in a residential facility, a facility staff person can go with you to the polling place to confirm your name and address.

VOTING ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible to vote if you meet all three of the following criteria:

• • U.S. Citizen
• • At least 18 years old on election day
• • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days or more

There are special rules for those who received a sentence for a felony, have been declared legally incompetent by a Court and individuals under guardianship. Please contact the Secretary of State’s office or go to their website www.sos.state.mn.us for more details.

Election Judges

Would you like to learn more about the election process and the upcoming elections?  If so, consider becoming an Election Judge for the City of West St. Paul!

Election Judges are an important part of the election process and may serve as:

Head Judge - In charge of the polling place.
Greeter Judge - Directs traffic flow and maintains order in the polling place.  Provides timely information regarding a voter's correct poll location and Election Day registration documents.
Roster/Registration Judge - Signs in voters who registered in advance of Election Day.  Also registers voters who did not register in advance.  Refers voters to correct poll location if current location is incorrect.
Demonstration Judge - Explains to voters how to mark their ballot.
Ballot Judge - Provides official ballots for voters.  Explains spoiled ballot procedures.  Monitors and maintains supply of official ballots and secrecy covers.
Ballot Counter Judge - Oversees the ballot box area and gives out "I Voted" stickers.
Health Care Facility Absentee Ballot Judge - Delivers ballots to voters who reside in a health care facility or hospital.
Absentee Ballot Board Judge - Serves on a special board that processes absentee ballots.
Student Election Judge Trainees - Students age 16 and 17 can be Election Judge Trainees.  To serve, students must be a U.S. Citizen in good academic standing at a Minnesota high school (or home schooled).  They must also obtain school and parental permission and serve in the county where they reside or in an adjacent county.  Like other judges, they do not have to serve the entire day and cannot work past 10:00 p.m.  Trainees are assigned the same duties as other judges, with the exception of tasks requiring party affiliation.  Trainees do not designate party affiliation.  Trainees are not counted towards the minimum number of Election Judges required to be present.  The number of trainees may not be more than one-third of the total Election Judges present.  Trainees must attend and complete the same training as other judges.

Complete the application below or contact the West St. Paul City Clerk at 651-552-4102 for more information.

​ To be a part of this great team of Election Judges, 

​Apply here

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Training and Certification:
You must complete an Election Judge training course before you may serve as an Election Judge.  You wil attend a class at least two hours in length, and your certification is valid for two years.  Renew your certification by repeating the course every two years.  The City Clerk/Local Election Official will keep proof of your training on file.
Head Judges and Health Care Facility Judges are required to complete an additional hour of training.  Judges assigned to an Absentee Ballot Board must also receive extra training.

Election Judges are paid for training and time worked.  Consider joining the West St. Paul team of Election Judges today!

Shirley Buecksler
City Clerk
(651) 552-4102
sbuecksler@wspmn.gov

Learn About How Elections Work in Minnesota

Information is available on the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office regarding how elections work in Minnesota, including nominating a candidate, counting votes, answers to ballot questions, and more.
Click here to be directed to the Secretary of State's website.

POLITICAL PARTIES

MAJOR PARTIES

Democratic Party

     255 E. Plato Blvd.
     St. Paul, MN 55107
     Ph: 651-293-1200

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Legal Marijuana Now Party

     1835 Englewood Ave

     St. Paul, MN 55104
     Ph:  651-266-3827

Republican Party of Minnesota

     525 Park St. #250 
     St. Paul, MN 55103
     Ph: 651-222-0022

MINOR PARTIES

See Minnesota Statutes 200.02 Subd. 23 for a definition of "Minor Party."
Click on the party name below to open a new tab and be directed to their website.

Green Party of Minnesota

     4200 Cedar Ave S, Suite 8
     Minneapolis, MN 55407
     Ph:  651-288-2820

Independence Party of Minnesota

     P.O. Box 40495
     St. Paul, MN 55104
     Ph:  651-998-9156

Libertarian Party of Minnesota

     1710 Douglas Dr N, Suite 225U
     Golden Valley, MN 55422
     Ph:  612-440-1776


Who represents me?

Campaign Financial Disclosures

Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 211A.02, Subdivision 6, campaign financial reports received by the City will be available online for four years from the date posted.

Candidates filing (click on the date below the candidate name to view reports, if filed)

2018 CITY OFFICES & CANDIDATES

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Mayor

Anthony J. Fernandez
09-05-18
10-25-18
12-06-18

Dave Napier
06-18-18
08-04-18
10-26-18
12-06-18
Certification of Filing 12-06-18
01-29-19
Certification of Filing 01-29-19

Ward I Councilmember

Richard Vitelli
Certification of Filing 12-06-18
Certification of Filing 01-29-19

Ward II Councilmember

John Justen
09-05-18
10-17-18
10-26-18
12-06-18
Certification of Filing

Jim Probst
08-03-18
10-26-18
12-05-18 and Certification of Filing

Ward III Councilmember

Wendy Berry
08-03-18
10-23-18
12-06-18
Certification of Filing

Lisa Eng-Sarne
07-09-18
08-03-18
08-04-18
10-26-18

David Meisinger
08-02-18
10-23-18
12-05-18

John Ramsay
08-02-18
08-22-18


CAMPAIGN FILING FORMS AND MATERIALS
2018 Campaign Manual                                                         Cybersecurity Memo, MN OSS
Address of Residence Form                                                   IRS Filing Requirements
Affidavit of Candidacy                                                             Map Order Form, Dakota County
Affidavit of Withdrawal                                                            Map Order Form, MN OSS
Auto Dialing Device Law, MN Attorney General Memo          Placement of Signs on Trunk Highway, MnDOT
Campaign Financial Report                                                    Polling Place List Request Form, MN OSS
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing                  Precinct Finder Request Form, MN OSS
Candidate Name Pronunciation Guide, Dakota County         Registered Voter List Request Form, MN OSS

2016 CITY OFFICES & CANDIDATES

Mayor

Jenny Halverson
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
6/27/16_1
6/27/16_2
7/18/16
7/29/16
9/14/16
10/5/16
10/31/16
11/21/16
12-29-16(a)
12-29-16(b)

Morgan Kavanaugh
7/13/16
7/29/16
1-09-17

David Meisinger
7/28/16_1
7/28/16_2
10/24/16
10/28/16
12/5/16

Ward I Councilmember

Pat Armon
8/1/16
10/28/16
01-09-17

Bob Pace
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
8/11/16
10/19/16
10-23-16
01-06-17

Cass Wendlandt
11-15-16

Ward II Councilmember

John Justen
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
8/1/16
08-21-16
9/20/16
10/14/16
11/3/16
12-29-16

Anthony J. Fernandez
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
08-04-16
10/14/16
11/17/16

Ward III Councilmember

Dave Napier
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing

John Ramsay
Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing 10-28-16
12-31-16

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Candidate Filing for 2018 Election
Candidate Filings Received for 2018 Election
Public Accuracy Test - 2018 General Election
Notice of General Election
Resolution No. 19-021 Designating Polling Places for Municipal Elections (for 2019)
Sample Ballot, W1 P1
Sample Ballot, W1 P2
Sample Ballot, W2 P1
Sample Ballot, W2 P2
Sample Ballot, W3 P1
Sample Ballot, W3 P2