Elections
The City of Corcoran administers city, state and federal elections for its residents on even years. The City is available to answer your questions on voter registration and election information.
Where do I vote?
Corcoran has three voting precincts. Use the Secretary of State’s Polling Place Finder MN Secretary of State to find your voting location, maps, and the districts that represent you.
Voter Registration
If you voted in the last election in Corcoran and have not moved or changed your name, you should already be pre-registered to vote in the next election. If you have not registered to vote and would like to pre-register, you must submit a Voter Registration Application at least 20 days in advance of the next election. In Minnesota, you may register to vote on Election Day at your polling place. To register at your polling place on Election Day, you must have one of the following authorized proofs of residence:
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Valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit or receipt of either with current address located in precinct.
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Valid Minnesota identification or receipt with current address located in precinct.
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A registered voter in the precinct who can vouch for you.
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Registration in the same precinct indicating a previous address.
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Mailed notice from the voter registration office indicating ineffective registration.
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Students can show their address in the precinct by using a current fee statement and an identification card.
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Photo identification plus one of the following current bills or statements: utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement, rent payment, mortgage payment or lease agreement.
How do I check to see if I am already pre-registered to vote in Corcoran?
Click the link below and enter the requested information.
Voter Registration Lookup
Register to Vote Online
Minnesotans are now able to apply online to register to vote or update their existing registration, thanks to an application developed by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State and accessed at mnvotes.org
Absentee Ballot Vote In Person
Residents may obtain an absentee ballot at Corcoran City Hall starting 46 days before an election.
Absentee Ballot by Mail or Email
Request an Absentee Ballot by mail, fax or email - Please complete and print out the MN Absentee Ballot Application, and return it by mail or email:
Mail
Hennepin County Elections
Hennepin County Government Center
300 S Sixth St, MC 680
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0012
Email
[email protected]
Absentee Vote by Direct Ballot
Residents may vote in-person by Direct Ballot at Corcoran City Hall starting 18 days before an election.
For more information on absentee voting and a look-up tool to check the status of your ballot can be found on the Secretary of State’s website at:
https://mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/abstatus/index