Lynden Township residents vote at the Lynden Township Hall.
The Stearns County Auditor’s Office administers all federal, state and local elections. The Auditor is responsible for maintaining the voter registration in the State System. Duties include training Election Judges, absentee balloting / ballot board, preparation of ballots, conducting post election reviews, providing results, etc.
Election information is available on voter registration, absentee voting, filing for office and election results. Click here.
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When are elections?
· Township elections are held annually on the second Tuesday in March. Township election hours are only 2:00-8:00PM.
· Federal and state elections are held every two years.
· Primary Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in August. Polls are open from 7AM-8PM.
· General Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Polls are open from 7AM-8PM.
Precinct caucus information is available here.
Elections are held at the Lynden Township Hall.
Information to vote by absentee for this election click here.
Interested in becoming an Election Judge?
If you want to contribute to your local government and are interested in becoming an election judge, contact the County Auditor’s Office at 320-656-3939.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Lynden Township, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota, the annual election of town officers and the annual meeting will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Lynden Township Town Hall, 21367 Co. Rd. 44, Clearwater, MN. In the case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and if inclement weather also postpones the election and meeting on the third Tuesday, they shall be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The election poll hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (per Resolution 2014-02) at which time the voters will elect one Supervisor for a three year term; and one treasurer for a two year term. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business as prescribed by law. The Board of Canvass will meet on March 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to certify the official election results.
TOWNSHIP ELECTION NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a town election will be held in the Township of Lynden, Stearns County, Minnesota, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Qualified voters of Lynden Township who wish to be candidates for office in Lynden Township must file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the Township Clerk. Filing for town office will be held for a two week period beginning December 31, 2024 and closing on January 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Affidavits of Candidacy are located on the web: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/ or by contacting the clerk. Offices to be filled are: One (1) Supervisor / Three year term and One (1) Treasurer / Two year term. The Clerk’s office located at the Lynden Town Hall 21367 Co Rd 44 will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing, January 14, 2025.
TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS
The annual township meeting and election took place Tuesday March 12, 2024.
Polls were open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the annual meeting commencing at 8:15 p.m.
Election of one Supervisor and the Clerk occurred.
Election results were announced as follows:
Number of voters: 38 signatures on the polling place roster, 0 absentee
Write In: Jaime Schultz (Supervisor) Votes Received: 7
Candidate: Jenny Schmidt (Clerk) Votes Received: 35
Jaime Schultz-Ludenia won the three year term for Supervisor and Jenny Schmidt won the two year Clerk’s term.
The annual township meeting and election took place Tuesday March 14, 2023.
Polls were open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the annual meeting commencing at 8:15 p.m.
Election of one Supervisor and the Treasurer occurred.
Election results were announced as follows:
Number of voters: 85 signatures on the polling place roster, 2 absentee
Candidate: David L Johnson (Supervisor) Votes Received: 32
Candidate: Scott O’Konek (Supervisor) Votes Received: 55
Candidate: Jean Schermer (Treasurer) Votes Received: 85
Scott O’Konek won the three year term for Supervisor and Jean Schermer won the two year Treasurer’s term.
The annual township meeting and election took place Tuesday March 8, 2022.
Polls were open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the annual meeting commencing at 8:15 p.m.
Election of one Supervisor and the Clerk occurred.
Election results were announced as follows:
Number of voters: 21 signatures on the polling place roster, 0 absentee
Candidate: Tom Plaggerman (Supervisor) Votes Received: 21
Candidate: Jenny Schmidt (Clerk) Votes Received: 20
Tom Plaggerman won the three year term for Supervisor and Jenny Schmidt won the two year Clerk’s term.
The annual township meeting and election took place Tuesday March 9, 2021.
Polls were open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the annual meeting commencing at 8:00 p.m.
Election of one Supervisor and the Treasurer occurred.
Election results were announced as follows:
Number of voters: 28 signatures on the polling place roster plus 1 absentee
Candidate: Dennis Niemi (Supervisor) Votes Received: 28
Candidate: Todd Voigt (Supervisor) Votes Received: 1
Candidate: Jean Schermer (Treasurer) Votes Received: 27
Dennis Niemi won the three year term for Supervisor and Jean Schermer won the two year Treasurer’s term.
The annual township meeting and election took place Tuesday March 11, 2020.
Polls were open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the annual meeting commencing at 8:00 p.m.
Election of one Supervisor and the Clerk occurred.
Election results were announced as follows:
Number of voters: 27 signatures on the polling place roster plus 1 absentee
Candidate: Dave Johnson (Supervisor) Votes Received: 28
Candidate: Jenny Schmidt (Clerk) Votes Received: 28
Dave Johnson won the three year term for Supervisor and Jenny Schmidt won the two year Clerk’s term.
View local Lynden Township results on the Secretary of State’s site here.
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