Benson Public Schools is asking the community to vote on a school referendum on Aug. 14 as a part of the primary election. Some voters, particularly those living in area townships, will receive ballots in the mail from the county. If you receive a mailed ballot, complete it and mail it back to the county.
Other voters can cast their vote at their polling location on Aug. 14 or by visiting the their county election office any time during regular business hours before Aug. 14. Click to find your county election office.
Anyone can vote absentee before Aug. 14 and it's easy to register to vote on the spot.
Here's a look at how you will vote based on where you live:
Swift County
Benson Armory:
Benson P-1
Benson P-2
Benson Twp.
Torning Twp.
DeGraff City Office:
DeGraff
Kildare Twp.
West Bank Town Hall:
West Bank Twp.
Mailed Ballot: (Mailed on July 10)
Camp Lake Twp.
Cashel Twp.
Clontarf
Clontarf Twp.
Danvers
Dublin Twp.
Kerkhoven Twp.
Marysland Twp.
Six Mile Grove Twp.
Swenoda Twp.
Tara Twp.
Pope County
Hoff Twp. - Mail Ballot (Mailed July 16)
Langhei Twp. - Mail Ballot (Mailed July 16)
Rolling Forks Twp. - Precinct
Chippewa County
Mandt Twp. - Mail Ballot (Mailed around July 25)
Grace Twp. - Mail Ballot (Mailed around July 25)
Register to Vote
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Vote Absentee
Voters also can vote early by mail by applying for an absentee ballot from the Minnesota Secretary of State. Ballots will be sent starting June 29 for the Aug. 14 Primary Election. Ballots will not be counted if they are received after Aug. 14. Click to request an absentee ballot.
Preparing to Vote
Voters can begin preparing for the vote by viewing the sample ballot and learning more about the plans. Attend an upcoming information meeting on July 18 and Aug. 7 and get your questions answered.
Click to view a sample ballot.
Click to learn more about the referendum plans.