Voter Information

ELECTION & VOTER INFORMATION
We strive to ensure that the registration and election process is provided to all eligible citizens in accordance with applicable laws and rules in the most efficient, effective, and timely manner for Hubbard County and its municipalities major elections, while providing assistance with special elections for school districts.

Visit the MN Secretary of State website for Election Results

Special Election - August 8, 2023
To elect County Commissioner for Commissioner District Four in Hubbard County.
Candidates are:
Steven J. Keranen
Lyle Howg

All ballots may be returned by mail (a postage prepaid return envelope is included when ballots are mailed), or may be delivered in person, or delivered by designated agent to: Hubbard County Auditor’s Office, 301 Court Ave., Park Rapids, MN 56470. Ballots must be received no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE - HUBBARD COUNTY FINDS ERROR IN BALLOTS

Special Election - May 9, 2023
To elect County Commissioner for Commissioner District Four in Hubbard County
Period of Candidacy is February 13 - 24, 2023. The filing fee is $50.00. Contact the Auditor's office to file Affidavit of Candidacy.
Form - Affidavit of Candidacy

CANDIDACY LISTING: (current as of noon, February 14, 2023)

Candidate Name	Filing Date
Steven J. Keranen	2/13/2023
Lyle Howg	2/14/2023
Ryan J. Johnson	2/22/2023
Kristin Fake	2/24/2023

Notice of Mail Ballot Procedures to Voters of Commissioner District 4

Offices To Be Filled:
2023 Notice of Special Election

Hubbard County Courthouse Voting Hours:
May 9, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
August 8, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION

Who is eligible to vote:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be at least 18 years old on Election Day
Must be a resident of Minnesota for 20 days

Are you currently registered to vote:
Enter your current name and address on the State of MN Voter Information Portal
At the Voter Information Portal, you can also:

Register to vote when you move or change your name
Apply for an absentee ballot online, then track it
View your sample ballot before state election

Completed Voter Registration Application Return Information:
Hubbard County Auditor-Treasurer
Hubbard County Government Center
301 Court Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470

Other ways to vote:
In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day. You can request an absentee ballot online for federal, state, and county elections. Read about other options and more information about absentee voting at the link below.
Other Ways To Vote
Vote by Absentee Ballot

Completed Absentee Ballot Application return information:
Mail:
Hubbard County Auditor/Treasurer
Hubbard County Government Center
301 Court Ave.
Park Rapids, MN 56470

Fax:
218-732-3645

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