Primary Election - Tuesday, August 11, 2020 (Polls open 7 am to 8 pm)
General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Polls open 7 am to 8 pm)
The 2020 elections will include various federal, state, county, judicial, and local offices.
Serving as an Election Judge
For more information on serving as an election judge, click HERE.
City Council Primary Candidate Forum to be Held July 14
The City of Columbia Heights, in partnership with the League of Women Voters ABC, will host a "Meet the Candidates" forum Tue, July 14, for the seven candidates running in the Columbia Heights City Council primary. For more information go HERE.
Municipal Election & City Candidate Filing
For the Columbia Heights City Council, the following vacancies will be on the ballot: 2 At-Large council members and mayor. Terms for the At-Large council member positions are four years beginning January 4, 2021 and ending January 6, 2025. The term for the mayor position is two years beginning January 4, 2021 and ending January 2, 2023.
Individuals interested in running for office must file an Affidavit of Candidacy (PDF) and pay a $15 filing fee at City Hall, 590 40th Ave. Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Filing dates are Tuesday, May 19, 2020, through Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Please contact Nicole Tingley, City Clerk at 763-706-3611 before coming to City Hall. Affidavits can also be emailed to ntingley@columbiaheightsmn.gov.
For more information, you can review the 2020 Mayor & Council Council Candidate Information Packet (PDF).
2020 Election Important Dates- State Primary and General Elections
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Tuesday, May 19 - Tuesday, June 2 |
Candidate Filing for Municipal Election |
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Friday, June 26 |
State Primary Absentee Voting Begins |
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Tuesday, July 21 |
Last day to pre-register before the State Primary |
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Saturday, August 8 |
Saturday Absentee Voting at City Hall 10 am - 3 pm |
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Tuesday, August 11 |
State Primary Election Day (polls open 7 am - 8 pm) |
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Friday, September 18 |
General Election Absentee Voting Begins |
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Tuesday, October 20 |
Last day to pre-register to vote before the General Election |
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Saturday, October 31 |
Saturday Absentee Voting at City Hall 10 am - 3 pm |
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Tuesday, November 3 |
General Election Day (polls open 7 am - 8 pm) |
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Monday, January 4, 2021 |
Terms begin for officers elected |