Elections
2026
Elections and Voting
The General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All polling locations in the City of Ramsey will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To view election results after the polls have closed, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Election Results webpage.
The following three seats on the Ramsey City Council will be on the November 2026 ballot:
Councilmember Ward 1
Seat presently held by Michael Olson (not seeking re-election)
Candidate:
- Nate Truesdell
612-386-1036
nmtinmn39@gmail.com
Councilmember Ward 3
Candidates:
- Victor Jumah
763-501-7583
victor@victorforramsey.com
Website: www.victorforramsey.com - Dan Specht (Incumbent)
763-464-0240
danspecht4ramsey@hotmail.com
Website: www.danspecht4ramsey.com
November 3, 2026 Sample Ballot
Councilmember At-Large
Seat presently held by Chris Riley (not seeking re-election)
Candidates:
- Kelly Muchowski
612-518-3441
kelly@votekellyforcouncil.com
Website: www.votekellyforcouncil.com - Debra Musgrove
763-208-6729
debrajmusgrove@gmail.com
Website: www.Musgrove4Ramsey.com
Early voting for the Tuesday, November 3
In-Person Absentee Voting | now through Thursday, October 15
This is identical to getting an absentee ballot mailed to you, except done in person.
- Fill out an absentee ballot application
- Receive your ballot and vote in person
- After completing, you seal your ballot in an envelope
- A ballot board will review the envelope later
In-Person Early Voting | begins Friday, October 16
Available for the first time in 2026, Early Voting is similar to voting in a polling place during election day.
- You will complete an early voting certificate
- Receive your ballot and vote in person
- After completing your ballot, you insert it into a ballot counter
Voting hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Ramsey Municipal Center will also be open for voting on:
- Saturday, October 24 and 31 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 27 until 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 2 from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
You may also vote absentee via U.S. Mail by contacting Anoka County Elections at 763-324-1300 or requesting a ballot online at www.sos.state.mn.us.
For any questions about the general election, in-person absentee voting, or the candidates, please contact City Clerk Katie Schmidt or 763-433-9842.
The City of Ramsey administers elections every two years.
The City Clerk’s Office is available to assist with questions related to voter registration, absentee voting, and elections. The City Clerk administers municipal, state, and federal elections held in Ramsey.
Campaign Finance Reports
Under Minnesota Statutes 211A.02, Subd. 6, Campaign Finance Reports will be posted within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the report and will remain available for four (4) years after the posting date.
Candidates: Fill out a Campaign Finance Report Form (PDF) by downloading it and opening it in your browser.
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