Two Council Member Seats up for Election:

Candidate Filing opened May 18 and closes June 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

    Dan Kealey Affidavit of Candidacy
    Charlie Crichton Affidavit of Candidacy
    Greg Tomlinson Affidavit of Candidacy
    Paul F. Mudge Affidavit of Candidacy

Some important information to consider:

State Primary: August 10, 2010 (NEW LAW)
State General Election: November 2, 2010
Voting locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Register early (20 days prior) to avoid long lines at the polls.

* Absentee Voting begins 46 days prior to the election.  Be prepared if you will be unable to vote at your precinct on Election Day. [See qualifications to absentee vote] (NEW LAW)

*Three New Polling Locations as Replacements for Precincts 11, 12 and 14 
Crossroads Church replaces Rejoice Church
Grace United Methodist Church replaces Dakota County Library
Echo Park Elementary School replaces City Maintenance Facility

* The City of Burnsville utilizes 17 locations for their polling precincts.  Please use the Polling Place Finder link to locate your precinct.

* Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. (no earlier) to 8:00 p.m. (no later).

* Employers are required to allow time from work no matter what time for voting. (NEW LAW)

* The longest lines usually are first thing in the morning.  If you chose to go early be aware that it could take time to go through the voting process.

* The City uses trained Election Judges at all it's polling locations and Trained Student Judges assist during the General Election.

* City Council passed an ordinance in 2006 allowing for a Primary.

It is our goal to make the voting process a smooth and trouble free experience for all.

Contact
Tina Zink, Licensing/Elections Coordinator
Email

100 Civic Center Parkway
Burnsville, MN 55337

Ph: 952-895-4460
Fax: 951-895-4404

Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

Election Hot Line
952-895-4433

Other Links & Phone Numbers

Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor
     651-438-4380
Minnesota Secretary of State
     651-296-2803
Christian Freedom Party
     612-221-4432
Constitution Party
     320-286-5371
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
     651-293-1200
Green Party
     612-871-4585
Independence Party
     651-487-9700
Libertarian Party
     651-646-8980
Republican Party
     651-222-0022
Socialist Equality Party
Socialist Workers Party