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Election Information

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Voting - Exercise your right

The City of Edina actually contains six school districts, but only citizens residing in the following districts will be holding elections November 3, 2009.

School District 273 (Edina) General Election
Edina School District 273 will hold their regular board election to fill three spots on the Edina School Board. City of Edina staff administer Edina School District Election so questions regarding polling locations and absentee ballots may be directed to Edina City Hall Voter Registration at 952-826-0363.

School District 270 (Hopkins) General Election
Hopkins School District 270 will hold their regular board election to fill four spots on the Hopkins School Board. Hopkins School District administers their own elections and should be contacted at their District Office, 952-988-4001 with questions regarding absentee ballots, polling locations or ballot questions. Hopkins School District Office Hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

School District 280 (Richfield) General Election
Richfield School District 280 will hold their regular board election to fill three spots on the Richfield School Board. Richfield School District administers their own elections and should be contacted at their District Office, 612-798-6012 with questions regarding absentee ballots, polling locations or ballot questions. Hopkins School District Office Hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

2009 Election Information

General Election - Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 (Polls open - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

  • Pre-registration deadline - Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

  • Absentee Ballots - Available beginning Oct. 2, 2009. Citizens needing an absentee ballot may vote in person at City Hall from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours for absentee voting Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Call 952-826-0363 for additional information

 

Election Campaign Signs

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Minnesota State Statutes and the Edina City Code regulate the placement of campaign signs.

Following is a short summary of some of the regulations:

  • No signs shall be placed in the right-of-way without the permission of the property owner.

  • No signs should interfere with regulatory signs and traffic control devices.

  • Campaign signs posted in connection with the elections held at times other than a state general election are subject to the following:

  1.  Maximum Size - six square feet.

  2.  Maximum Number - one sign for each candidate per frontage.

  3.  Maximum Duration - 60 days prior to the election until seven days following the election.                

  • No sign shall be located in such a manner as to impede the view at intersections.

  • No sign shall be attached upon trees, rocks or power poles.

  • No sign shall be placed on parkland, or other publicly owned property or bridges/overpasses.
     

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Refer to City ordinances and state statutes for full details.

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 952-826-0408 with any questions.