Voting and Elections

The Crystal City Council is composed of a mayor and six council members. The city is divided into two sections and four wards. The mayor is elected at large; council members must reside in the section or ward of the city in which they are running for office.

This year’s municipal general election will be Nov. 3, 2020, and consists of electing a member to the following offices (all seats are four-year terms):

   • Mayor
   • Council Member Section I
   • Council Member Ward 3
   • Council Member Ward 4

EARLY VOTING OPTIONS
In-person absentee voting began Sept. 18. All eligible voters in Crystal can vote absentee – either by mail or in person at Crystal City Hall. 

Vote Early by Mail
Voters must fill out an application online or on paper to receive a ballot. Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Lao, Oromo, Khmer and Amharic.

Voters are not required to be pre-registered to vote or apply to vote absentee. To make the process easier, voters may want to register or ensure you are registered before applying for an absentee ballot.

Vote Early in Person
Voters who live in Crystal can vote absentee in person at Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. City hall office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

View your sample ballot via the Secretary of State's website.

Track the status of your absentee ballot and learn more about absentee voting here.

Disclaimer:Information is subject to change based on actions of the Minnesota Legislature and current rule-making.