01/07/2026
PRIMARY ELECTION EARLY VOTING STARTED JUNE 26
The primary election across Minnesota will be held on Tuesday, August 11. Early voting started on Friday, June 26, 46 days before the election.
An important contribution to maintaining our democracy is voting. St. Croix Valley Indivisible (SCVI) will be putting significant energy into supporting a fair, accessible general election and working to get candidates that support our democratic values elected.
Your solemn responsibility is to cast your ballot in the primary election (and in the general election when that happens in November). You can also contribute by encouraging people in your circle to cast their ballots.
Voting by absentee ballot (envelope method): To vote by absentee ballot you need to request an absentee ballot, which will be mailed to you starting on June 26. You are required to return your completed ballot with a signature from a witness by mail or by dropping it off at the office that sent the ballot to you, no later than 5 p.m. on Primary Election Day, August 11.
In person Early Voting by direct ballot: New this election cycle is Early Voting by direct ballot, starting July 24. No absentee ballot request is required. You vote in person at an early voting election center. You will receive a ballot and place it in a ballot reader, mimicking the voting process on Election Day.
Voting in person on Election Day: The traditional way to vote is to show up on Election Day at your local polling place.
Resources
Washington County Election Information—https://click.ngpvan.com/k/134212871/630518604/-1274374718?
Minnesota Voting Information Portal (Supply your address and learn where to vote and who is on your ballot)
https://click.ngpvan.com/k/134212873/630518605/1790631974?
Further information about elections from the MN Secretary of State
https://click.ngpvan.com/k/134212875/630518607/870401284?
Caveat: There are threats and risks to free and fair elections that face us this cycle, due to the authoritarian nature of the Trump regime. SCVI is aware of these threats and will address them in another newsletter. Today’s message is that it is important to vote -- perhaps now more than in previous elections. Washington County and the State of Minnesota have a strong track record around voting integrity. That has not changed with this election.
Call to Action -- Volunteer to get voters to Early Voting centers: SCVI is collaborating on an effort to assist voters who need help getting to election centers for early voting. Specific details are in the planning stages. Please volunteer by sending us a quick email.