Elections
The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board’s role is to provide leadership and establish policy for the school district. The School Board sets the District goals and allocates resources to meet its objectives.
The School Board is accountable to the State of Minnesota and the people of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. School Board members are also responsible for providing oversight to make sure that students are achieving at high levels and that public resources are being effectively and efficiently managed.
The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board is made up of seven members elected at large to four-year terms. School board elections are held in November of even-number years. The next election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
2026 Absentee (Early) Voting
- Absentee ballots will be available by mail or in person during the following time period:
- VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IN PERSON AT THE AUDITOR-TREASURER'S OFFICE IN FOLEY:
- Absentee/Early Voting Location for General Election:
Benton County Government Center
531 Dewey St
Foley, MN 56329 - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning September 18 through November 2
- Early voting period (with DS200 tabulator) is from October 16 through November 2
- Extended Early Voting Hours for General Election:
Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 27 until 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Sunday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and
Monday, November 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Apply Online for Absentee Ballot By Mail
Paper Absentee Ballot Application (Fillable PDF) - There are no additional absentee voting locations in Benton County
- Phone Number for Benton County Auditor-Treasurer's Office:(320) 968-5006
If you are interested in running for a school board seat, please review the following materials from the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) and the State of Minnesota:
• Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) - RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARDS
• 2026 State of Minnesota Campaign Manual - 80-PAGE PDF
The Minnesota Secretary of State oversees statewide elections; the links below go to that website.
• FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE
• ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING
• GENERAL VOTING INFORMATION
Questions? Please contact:
Christie Young
District Election Clerk
Phone: 320-253-4703
District Office Hours
Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.