Lynden Township residents vote at the Lynden Township Hall.
The Stearns County Auditor’s Office administers all federal, state and local elections. The Auditor is responsible for maintaining the voter registration in the State System. Duties include training Election Judges, absentee balloting / ballot board, preparation of ballots, conducting post election reviews, providing results, etc.
Election information is available on voter registration, absentee voting, filing for office and election results. Click here.
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When are elections?
· Township elections are held annually on the second Tuesday in March. Township election hours are only 2:00-8:00PM.
· Federal and state elections are held every two years.
· Primary Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in August. Polls are open from 7AM-8PM.
· General Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Polls are open from 7AM-8PM.
Precinct caucus information is available here.
Elections are held at the Lynden Township Hall.
Information to vote by absentee for this election click here.
Interested in becoming an Election Judge?
If you want to contribute to your local government and are interested in becoming an election judge, contact the County Auditor’s Office at 320-656-3939.
TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS 2026
The annual township meeting and election took place Tuesday March 10, 2026.
Polls were open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the annual meeting commencing at 8:15 p.m.
Election of one Supervisor and one Clerk occurred.
Election results were announced as follows:
Number of voters: 51 signatures on the polling place roster.
Supervisor Votes Received
Scott O’Konek 14
Connie O’Konek 13
Tom Plaggerman, Dan Moeller, Anne Ackerman, Todd Voigt, Jeff Storms all received 1 vote
Clerk Votes Received
Kelli Schuh 50
Jenny Schmidt 1
Scott O’Konek won the three year term for Supervisor and Kelli Schuh won the two year Clerk’s term.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Lynden Township, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota, the annual election of town officers and the annual meeting will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Lynden Township Town Hall, 21367 Co. Rd. 44, Clearwater, MN. In the case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and if inclement weather also postpones the election and meeting on the third Tuesday, they shall be held on fourth Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The election poll hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (per Resolution 2014-02) at which time the voters will elect one Supervisor for a three year term; and one clerk for a two year term. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business as prescribed by law. The Board of Canvass will meet on March 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to certify the official election results.
2026 Annual Meeting Agenda coming soon
TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS 2025
The annual township meeting and election took place Tuesday March 11, 2025.
Polls were open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the annual meeting commencing at 8:15 p.m.
Election of one Supervisor and the Treasurer occurred.
Election results were announced as follows:
Number of voters: 43 signatures on the polling place roster.
Supervisor Write In Name Votes Received
Todd Voigt 19
Eric Witt 9
Ron J Harkins 3
Patty Asmus 3
Treasurer Candidate Name Votes Received
Lori Creamer 39
Ron J Harkins(write in) 2
Todd Voigt won the three year term for Supervisor and Lori Creamer won the two year treasurer’s term.
View local Lynden Township results on the Secretary of State’s site here.
2026 Campaign Financial Reports
2025 Campaign Financial Reports
2024 Campaign Financial Reports
2023 Campaign Financial Reports