How & Where to Vote in District 54B

• June 26, 2026 | Absentee Voting opens

• July 24, 2026 | Early Voting opens for select city and township locations

• August 11, 2026 | State Primary — polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

• November 3, 2026 | General Election — polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

• 21 days before an election | Last day to pre-register online or by mail

• 46 days before an election | Absentee voting opens

• Election Day | Same-day registration available at your polling place

For the August 11 primary: absentee voting opened June 26 and early voting at city and township locations opened July 24. The pre-registration deadline has passed — if you're not registered, register in person when you vote.

For the November 3 general election: the pre-registration deadline is October 13 and absentee voting opens September 18.

Check in about fifteen seconds at mnvotes.org.

You'll need to re-register if you've moved, changed your name, or gone several years without voting. It takes under a minute to confirm either way.

Yes. Minnesota allows same-day registration at your polling place — you do not have to register in advance.

Bring proof of where you live, such as a Minnesota ID with your current address, or a photo ID plus a recent utility bill.

A registered voter from your precinct can also vouch for you.

Your polling place depends on your exact address, and it can change between elections. Look it up at pollfinder.sos.mn.gov.

If you live in a mail ballot precinct, Poll Finder will tell you that too.

Election Day, early in person, or by mail. All three are explained below.

Two elections in 2026: the Minnesota State Primary on Tuesday, August 11, and the General Election on Tuesday, November 3. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for both. Some townships with fewer than 500 residents may open later — check Poll Finder for your precinct.

Any registered Minnesota voter can vote absentee — by mail or in person — without giving a reason.

Absentee voting opens 46 days before each election. Request a ballot at mnvotes.org, or vote in person at Scott County Public Works in Jordan, or at your city hall.

See the locations and hours above.

Open to all Scott County residents
Scott County Public Works — 600 Country Trail E, Jordan, MN 55352
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Your city or township location

• Jordan City Hall — 210 1st Street E, Jordan · Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Jordan residents)

• Shakopee City Hall — 485 Gorman St, Shakopee · Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Shakopee residents, plus Jackson and Louisville Township voters)

• Prior Lake City Hall — 4646 Dakota St SE, Prior Lake · Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Prior Lake residents, plus Spring Lake Township voters)

Already have a mail ballot to return?

You can drop it at either Scott County Public Works (600 Country Trail East, Jordan) or the Scott County Government Center (200 Fourth Ave West, Shakopee) through August 10.

For full absentee details, see Scott County Absentee Voting.

Extra hours before the August 11 primary: open Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and open until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10 — the day before the election.

Live in Sand Creek Township?

Enter your address at Poll Finder — you may be in a mail ballot precinct, in which case your ballot comes to you automatically.

Hours can change.

Confirm with Scott County Elections before you go.

It might. Minnesota townships of any size, and cities with fewer than 400 with registered voters can hold elections entirely by mail.

District 54B includes four townships: Jackson, Louisville, Sand Creek, and Spring Lake Townships, so this affects a real number of voters here — and most people don't know it until a ballot shows up.

Enter your address at Poll Finder— if you're in a mail ballot precinct, you'll see a note that ballots are mailed to registered voters, along with your Election Day drop-off location.

Check your address at Poll Finder. If you're in a mail ballot precinct, you'll see a message that ballots are mailed to registered voters.

If you are, here's what to know:

• Ballots go out between 46 and 28 days before the election, to everyone registered at their current address

• Register at least 21 days ahead or you'll need to request a ballot separately

A witness must sign your ballot envelope — any U.S. citizen who is 18 or older on Election Day, or a notary. This is the most common reason a mail ballot gets rejected, so don't skip it.

• No postage necessary

• Returning your ballot has two deadlines. If you drop it off in person yourself, it must be at the Scott County Government Center (200 Fourth Ave West, Shakopee) by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day. If it comes by mail, courier, or agent, it must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day at that same address. Don't cut it close — mail it a week out.

• Through August 10, you can also drop a completed ballot at Scott County Public Works, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan.

• Can't get there yourself? If you're hospitalized, ill, disabled, or living in a care facility, someone you designate can pick up and return your ballot through agent delivery. It takes two forms — see Scott County's absentee page.

• You can track your ballot and confirm it was received and counted

Yes — and this is important. Your ballot envelope must be signed by a witness: any U.S. citizen who is at least 18 on Election Day, or a notary. A missing witness signature is one of the most common reasons a mail ballot is rejected. Read the envelope instructions before you seal it.

There are two different deadlines, so read carefully.

If you return your ballot in person yourself, it must reach the Scott County Government Center (200 Fourth Ave West, Shakopee) by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day. If it arrives by mail, courier, or agent delivery, it must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day — postmarks don't count.

Through August 10 you can also drop ballots at Scott County Public Works, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan. No postage is necessary.

If you can't deliver it yourself because of illness, disability, hospitalization, or living in a care facility, you can designate an agent to do it for you.

Full details and forms: Scott County Absentee Voting. You can also track your ballot to confirm it counted.

If you're already registered: nothing. Minnesota does not require photo ID to vote. Show up and give your name and address.

If you're registering at the polls, bring proof of where you live. Any one of these works:

• A valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, or ID card — or a receipt for one

• A tribal ID with your name, address, signature, and photo

• A photo ID plus a document with your name and current address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, rent statement, or student housing list

• A registered voter from your precinct who can vouch for your address

Not sure your document qualifies? See the full list of accepted proof of residence — or just bring more than you think you need.

No. Minnesota has no photo ID requirement for registered voters.

You'll only need to show documentation if you're registering at the polls, and even then, a photo ID is not required if you have other accepted proof of residence.

Minnesota House District 54B plus statewide, congressional, and county races. View your personalized sample ballot by entering your address at mnvotes.org — worth doing before you go, since down-ballot races are where people get stuck.

It's an open primary — you don't register with a party and you don't have to declare one in advance. But you must vote within a single party's column.

If you mark candidates in more than one party's column, that portion of your ballot won't count.

Nonpartisan races on the same ballot are unaffected.

I just moved. Update your registration at your new address. If you moved recently, you can re-register at your new polling place on Election Day.

I'm a college student. You can register and vote using either your home address or your school address — your choice, but only one.

I can't get into the building, or I need help voting. Every polling place offers curbside voting — an election judge will bring a ballot out to your car. You may also bring someone to assist you, or ask an election judge for help.

I'm in the military or living overseas. You can register and request a ballot through the state's absentee process for military and overseas voters.

I have a past felony conviction. In Minnesota, your right to vote is restored as soon as you are no longer incarcerated — including while on probation or parole. If that's you, you can register and vote.

I don't have a ride to the polls. Let us know and we'll help you figure something out.

Yes. In Minnesota your right to vote is restored as soon as you are no longer incarcerated — including while on probation, parole, or supervised release.

You will need to register at your current address.