by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewsleaders.com
Although many people have already voted early for Election Day on Nov. 8, most people will vote the old-fashioned way – at the polls on the day of the election from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
It is recommended, if possible, that people go to the polls in midday hours to avoid longer lines that tend to happen in early morning and after 5 p.m.
Information about forms of identification and polling places for Sartell, St. Stephen and LeSauk Townshp are listed below:
Voters should remember to bring the proper form(s) of identification to the polling places.
The following IDs will be accepted (choose one):
- A valid, current Minnesota driver’s license, driver’s learner’s permit or a receipt for either of those.
The following forms of ID must have a photo of the bearer on them (choose one):
- Tribal ID with name, address, photo and signature.
- Driver’s license, state ID or learner’s permit issued by any state. Those IDs can be expired, but they must have a photo on them.
- U.S. passport
- Minnesota university, college or technical college ID.
- Minnesota high-school ID.
Approved documents (choose one):
- Bill, account or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election date (Nov. 8). Those documents can include any of the following:
- Phone, TV or Internet.
- Garbage service, sewer, electric, gas or water.
- Banking or credit card.
- Rent or mortgage.
- Residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day (Nov. 8).
- Current student-fee statement.
Another way to verify identity is to bring along a registered voter from you precinct who is willing to sign an oath confirming your address. (This method is known as “vouching.”)
For a more detailed list about registration or proof of identity on Election Day and other information about voting, go to mnvotes.org.
The following are the precinct locations for Sartell:
- Precint 1: All residents who live east of Pinecone Road and south of Second Street S. The polling place is the Sartell Public Utilities Building, 230 Fourth Ave. S.
- Precinct 2: All residents who live on the east side of the Mississippi River (Benton County portion of Sartell). The polling place is in the chapel at Country Manor, 520 First St. NE.
- Precinct 3: All residents who live east of Pinecone Road, north of Second Street S. and south of Fifth Street N. The polling place is Messiah Lutheran Church, 320 Fourth Ave. N.
- Precinct 4: All residents who live west of Pinecone Road, south of 2-1/2 Street N. and the portion south of Third Street N. that lies west of 19th Avenue N. The polling place is Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N.
- Precinct 5: All residents who live east of Pinecone Road, north of Fifth Street N. and south of 12th Street N. The polling place is Sartell Middle School, south gymnasium.
- Precinct 6: All residents who live east of Pinecone Road and north of 12th Street N. The polling place is Sartell Middle School, south gymnasium.
- Precinct 7: All residents who live west of Pinecone Road, north of 2-1/2 Street N. and that portion of Third Street N. that lies west of 19th Avenue N. The polling place is Celebration Lutheran Church, 1500 Pinecone Road N.
LeSauk Township polling place:
Residents of LeSauk Township should vote at the LeSauk Township Hall, located right behind the Sartell Police Department, at 220 Fourth Ave. S.
St. Stephen polling place:
Residents of St. Stephen will vote at St. Stephen City Hall.
