Summer 2026 Shakopee Snapshot

What you need to know about voting in 2026 The year 2026 is an election year, with the Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, and the General Election sched uled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what Shakopee voters should Government Center by the day before the election and can be mailed to: Scott County, MN Help make election day happen by becoming an election judge! This is a paid position. Election judges help the voting process run smoothly on Election Day by greeting Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W. Shakopee, MN 55379

know about where and how to vote: ELECTION DAY VOTING To cast a ballot on an Election Day, eligible voters need to vote at their local Shako pee polling location, also known as a pre cinct. Voters can determine their polling location by visiting pollfinder.sos.mn.gov and entering their address. EARLY VOTING Eligible voters can submit their ballot at Shakopee City Hall (485 Gorman St.) well ahead of Election Day. The City will have trained election judges available to assist voters. Visit ShakopeeMN.gov/elections for up to-date information about when early voting will begin for both the primary

HOW EARLY VOTING WORKS Visit ShakopeeMN.gov/elections to view early voting hours. Typically, early voting is avail able at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays leading up to election days, with additional hours the weekend prior to the election.

and registering voters, providing ballots, demonstrating how to use the tabulator, and setting up and closing the polling location. Visit ShakopeeMN.gov/electionjudges for more information and to apply.

and general elections. MAIL-IN VOTING

Mail-in voting is also available. Voters can request an absentee ballot for mail-in vot ing by contacting the Secretary of State at mnvotes.sos.mn.gov . Mail-in ballots must be received by the Scott County

Voting booths will be available at City Hall for those needing to vote early in the primary and general elections.

SHOW OFF SHAKOPEE PHOTO CONTEST

2026

Submit your photos to the City of Shakopee’s 2026 Show O Shakopee Photo Contest! This year’s categories are:

Uniquely Shakopee | Innovating | Entertaining | Thriving | Budding Photographer Submit your photos at ShakopeeMN.gov/showo shakopee from September 1–30, 2026

See the full contest rules and info on the city website: ShakopeeMN.gov/showo shakopee GRAND PRIZE: $100 | CATEGORY WINNERS 5 : $50

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