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Otter Tail County, Minnesota 102 N Otter Avenue
PO Box 70
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361

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7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Municipal Elections:
 

2008 Election

 City Office

Number of Votes

Mayor 
Donald Zuehlke 115 
Larry Lahman 68
Council Member | 4 Year Term 
David Schmidt 421
John Zimmerman 85
Council Member | 2 Year Term 
Werner Knapp

416

School District 547 Referendum
City Votes Only
Yes

374

No 214
Under Votes 11

Total Voters | City Only

599

 

2008 Election

City Votes Only

Number of Votes

President and Vice President
John McCain and Sarah Palin 315
Barack Obama and Joe Biden 266
U.S. Senator 
Ind-Dean Barkley 88
Rep-Norm Coleman 283
DFL-Al Franken 212
U.S. Representative District 7
Rep-Glen Menze 182
DFL-Collin Peterson 388
State Representative District 10B
Rep-Mark Murdock 269
DFL-Timothy Nieminen 292

 

City elections are held on even numbered years.  The elected officials for the city consist of the mayor, term of office two years, and four council members, term of office four years.

The regular municipal election is held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

The City does not hold a Primary Election for City Offices.

The City Clerk's office is responsible for conducting the local, state and federal elections.
Voter Registration cards as well as application for Absentee ballots forms are available at the city offices, high school and Parkers Prairie Independent.

The state primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. 
The state general and national elections will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.

Are you interested in being an Election Judge?

Are you (or someone you know):

 l A resident of Minnesota
 l Eligible to vote

Would you like to:

 l Work with the public
 l Earn $8-$10 per hour
 l Meet people in your area
 l Get involved in the election process

What does this involve?

 l There are election trainings held in Fergus Falls and Henning

 l There are two shifts:
        6:00am - 2:00pm
        2:00pm - election close

 l The primary election is in September
 l
The General election is in November

Otter Tail County Election Material and Information:
How do I obtain an absentee ballot for a Federal, State or Countywide election?
How can I obtain other information regarding elections and/or the election process?
How do I obtain an election calendar?
How can I obtain information regarding the voter registration process and/or a voter registration application?
How can I find my polling place?

Secretary of State Election Material:
Voter Registration Card  
Voter Eligibility & Who Must Register  
Election Day Registration  
Absentee Voting   

 


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City of Parkers Prairie, PO Box 70, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361  Telephone: 218-338-4115  Fax: 218-338-5059