Before you hit your polling place, look at resources and info on the main candidates.
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Before you hit your polling place, look at resources and info on the main candidates.
Welcome to WCCO.com's 2026 election guide!
Our voting guide provides WCCO viewers with an easy one-stop place to learn about voting resources and the candidates on the ballot.
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Registering To Vote: The most important thing you can do before you actually vote is to register. You can fill out a voter registration form by clicking here or you can register at your polling place on Election Day.
Voting Location: Every voter is assigned a specific location to cast their ballot on Primary Day -- usually it's near your home address. Click here to find your local polling place.
Early Voting: If you know you won't be able to make it to your polling place on Primary Day, you always have the option to vote early in person. You can apply for an absentee ballot at your local county election office.
Sample Ballot: To make sure you know who will be on the ballot before casting your vote, the Secretary of State's office has put together a sample ballot. Click here to see who's on your ballot.
President Trump announced that the largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa, touching off a week of debate.
Could a Republican become Minnesota's top law enforcement official for the first time in more than 50 years? Attorney Ron Schutz is facing off against incumbent Keith Ellison in the race for Minnesota attorney general. On Friday, the two participated in a debate hosted by Minnesota Public Radio.
Iowa lawmakers returned to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives.
A little relief is on the way for Minnesota farmers as they fuel up with diesel for harvest season after Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Thursday that temporarily lifts weight limits for vehicles hauling crops or timber on state or local highways.
As Minnesota continues to deal with the fallout of major fraud, Hennepin County can point to something they did right.
