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General Election - Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011
Residents of Shakopee reside within the following government jurisdictions:
U.S. Congressional District 2 Minnesota Senate District 35 Minnesota House District 35A Metropolitan Council District 5 Scott County Commissioner District 3, Precincts 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10 Scott County Commissioner District 4, Precincts 7,9,11,12 Judicial District 1 Independent School District 720
If you know what precinct you live in, consult the table below to determine where to vote. To determine which precinct you live in, view the precinct map or visit the Secretary of State's website at http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.
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Shakopee 1st Precinct Valley View Baptist Church 1980 West 10th Avenue |
Shakopee 2nd Precinct Shakopee Library 235 South Lewis Street |
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Shakopee 3rd Precinct Central Family Center Gym 132 East 5th Avenue |
Shakopee 4th Precinct Fire Station No. 51 2700 Vierling Drive |
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Shakopee 5th Precinct Sweeney Elementary School 1001 Adams Street |
Shakopee 6th Precinct Community Center 1255 Fuller Street |
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Shakopee 7th Precinct Faith Lutheran Church 150 West 13th Street (CR 78 & CR 79) |
Shakopee 8th Precinct Shakopee Police Station 475 Gorman Street |
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Shakopee 9th Precinct Cross of Peace Lutheran Church 1506 Wood Duck Trail |
Shakopee 10th Precinct Red Oak Elementary School 7700 Old Carriage Court |
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Shakopee 11th Precinct Shakopee Area Catholic Education Center 2700 17th Avenue East - Door N15 |
Shakopee 12th Precinct Presbyterian Church 909 South Marschall Road |
Click here to view the city's precinct map.
If you have any questions about your polling location, please contact the Shakopee City Clerk's Office at 952-233-9300 or Scott County Elections at 952-496-8560.
County, state and national elections are held in even-numbered years. Primary elections are held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in August. General elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
City and School Board elections are held the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years.
On an election day, all polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To vote in any election in Minnesota you must be:
• a citizen of the United States • at least 18 years of age on election day • a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days • properly registered
Pre-registration, for those who are not currently registered, closes 20 days prior to any election. You may pre-register by downloading, completing and mailing in a voter registration application or completing one in person at the Scott County Elections Office. To have a voter registration application mailed to you, please contact the Scott County Elections Office at (952) 496 - 8560.
Eligible voters may register at the polls on election day with one of the following authorized proof of residence:
- A valid Minnesota driver's license or learner's permit (or receipt) showing a current address in that precinct.
- A valid Minnesota identification card (or receipt) showing a current address in that precinct.
- Prior registration in the same precinct with former name or address shown on the roster.
- A mailed notice received from the County Auditor's Office indicating an insufficient registration.
- Notice of late registration sent by County Elections.
- Tribal ID card that shows name, current address, signature and picture.
- A photo ID (MN driver's license or MN ID with former address; U.S. passport; U.S. military ID; MN student photo ID from a post secondary institution; Tribal ID with former address bearing name, signature and picture) with current bill showing voters name and current address (i.e. utility bill due within 30 days of the election; student fee statement; rent statement dated within 30 days of election day that itemizes utilities).
Registration is permanent provided you vote at least once every four years and do not change your residence or name.
Absentee voting is permitted because of absence from the precinct, illness, disability, religious discipline, observance of a religious holiday, or service as an election judge in another precinct. Download an application or obtain one in person from Scott County Elections, 200 4th Avenue W during regular business hours. Absentee applications and ballots must be received no later than the day before the election. Absentee ballots will be available 46 days prior to the election. Absentee voting is not available at City Hall.
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