Anoka County election overview: voter totals, precincts and calendar

A presenter gave an overview of Anoka County elections, saying, "Anoka County is the fourth largest county in the state by registered voters with more than 243,000." The presenter also stated that the county has 128 voting precincts and urged listeners to check the county elections website for upcoming ballots.

The presentation summarized why those figures matter to voters. The presenter noted the county ranks behind Hennepin (about 830,000 registered voters), Ramsey (about 329,000) and Dakota (about 300,000), and explained that the county’s 21 municipalities consist of 20 cities and one township. The presenter added that the county includes parts or all of nine school districts, including the Anoka-Hennepin district, the largest in the state.

On administration and logistics, the presenter said, "Anoka County has 128 voting precincts, and your address is what determines what precinct you're in and where you go to vote on election day." The presenter walked through the election calendar: state general elections are held in November of even-numbered years, state primaries occur in August of even years, and in presidential years the presidential nomination primary is held in March. The presenter also said some school districts and a few municipalities in the county hold November elections in odd years, and that special elections may be announced to fill vacant seats on boards or councils.

The session closed with a reminder to consult the Anoka County Elections website for schedules and polling-place information and an encouragement to vote. The presenter said, "check out the Anoka County Elections website and make sure to get out and vote."