Election Administration

Overview

The Auditor's Office is responsible for administering Federal, State, and County elections. These duties include the maintenance of the Voter Registration System, candidate filing, training of election judges, providing oversight on polling place issues for all precincts, ordering ballots and supplies for all precincts, tabulation of election night results, and conducting canvassing. 

Remaining 2023 Elections:

  • April 11th - ISD 861 Winona Area Public Schools Referendum
    • Absentee/early voting for ISD 861 will take place at the Winona Area Public Schools District Office, 903 Gilmore Ave., Winona, MN 55987
    • Call the School District for more information at (507) 494-0861
  • May 9th - Primary Election - Winona County Commissioner District 3 Special Election to fill the vacancy.
    • Precincts within Commissioner District 3 include: Altura, Elba, Elba Twp, Goodview P2B, Hillsdale Twp, Minneiska, Minnesota City, Mount Vernon Twp, Norton Twp, Rollingstone, Rollingstone Twp, St Charles, St Charles Twp, Saratoga Twp, Stockton, & Whitewater Twp. An interactive map can be found here.
    • Absentee/early voting will take place at the Auditor-Treasurer's office within the Winona County Office Building at 202 W. 3rd Street, Winona, MN 55987.
    • Absentee/early Hours will be 8am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Saturday May 6th, and 8am - 5pm on Monday May 8th.
    • Call (507) 457-8830 or email elections@co.winona.mn.us for more information.
  • Aug 8th - General Election - Winona County Commissioner District 3 

Helpful Documents

  1. Absentee Ballot Instructions Non-Resident Revised (PDF)
  2. Absentee Ballot Instructions Revised (PDF)
  3. Affidavit of Candidacy (PDF)
  4. City and Town Hall Locations (PDF)
  5. Federal Post Card Application for Military or Overseas Citizens (PDF)
  6. Request an Absentee Ballot (PDF)
  7. Voter Registration Form (PDF)
  8. Voters Bill of Rights 2015 (PDF)
  9. Winona County Polling Sites (PDF)