Voters can participate in the election through absentee ballot, voting early in-person and on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information on Voting Absentee and the Application for doing so can be found on the School Election Information page.

How Do I Vote Early In-Person?  

Early in-person voting starts Sept. 22 through Nov. 6, in the HLWW District Office.  During early in person voting before Nov. 7, you can complete your absentee ballot application and ballot at the same time in the HLWW District Office, 8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, Minnesota, from 8:00 am through 4:00 p.m. (CLOSED Fri., Oct. 20, 2023) You will seal your absentee ballot into an envelope to be processed and tabulated.

How Do I Vote on Election Day?
Election Day is November 7, 2023. There will be three (3) combined polling places for this special election that will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Combined Polling Place
Howard Lake City Hall
625 8th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349 

This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 2687 located in the City of Howard Lake; and Middleville, Victor, Albion and Stockholm Townships; all in Wright County, Minnesota. 

Combined Polling Place
Waverly City Hall
502 Atlantic Ave.
Waverly, MN 55390 

This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 2687 located in City of Waverly; and Marysville and Woodland Townships; all in Wright County, Minnesota.

Combined Polling Place
Winsted City Hall
201 First Street North
Winsted, MN 55395 

This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 2687 located in the City of Winsted; and Winsted Township, in McLeod County, Minnesota; and Hollywood Township in Carver County, Minnesota.

How Do I Register to Vote?
You can register to vote online before November 7 through the Minnesota Secretary of State website to save time on Election Day. If you forget to register before Election Day, Minnesota allows same-day voter registration.

Who’s Eligible to Vote in the 2023 Referendum Special Election?
Generally speaking, anyone who is 18 years old by Election Day, is a U.S. citizen, has been a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days, and resides within the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District 2687 attendance area are eligible to vote on the November 7 Election Day referendum.

How Do I Register to Vote on Election Day at the Polls?
Voters registering on Election Day will need proof of identity and residence, which may include:

• Minnesota Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or Identification card showing a current  address (or yellow receipt for any of these).
• Valid, previous registration from the same precinct.
• “Notice of Ineffective or Late Registration” from the Public Service office.
• A registered voter from your precinct who personally knows you reside in the precinct and will vouch for your identity.
• A photo ID and a current utility bill showing your name and address in the precinct.