City Elections
 

Fall 2008 Elections
 

Election results:

  • Mayor - 4-year term
    • Andy Kauffman - 579 votes
    • Lloyd Johnson - 525 votes
    • Tim Hackenmiller - 208 votes
    • Bob Herber - 1 vote
    • Colene Storms - 1 vote
    • Donald Trump - 1 vote
    • Charlie Nelson - 1 vote
    • Write-ins No Name - 4
    • Under Votes - 104
  • City Council - 2 seats, 4-year term
    • Jeff Petersen - 565 votes
    • Scott Jensen - 428 votes
    • Jason Simmons - 415 votes
    • Lisa Ellwoods - 407 votes
    • Mary McCarty - 252 votes
    • Georgina E. Woidyla - 220 votes
    • Joseph DeBauche - 106 votes
    • Bob Chantlain - 2 votes
    • Chris Bram - 2 votes
    • David Sovell - 2 votes
    • Trevor Ryks - 2 votes
    • Al Jordan - 1 vote
    • Amanda Moen - 1 vote
    • Brian Voight - 1 vote
    • Chad Moen - 1 vote
    • Gordon Novoty - 1 vote
    • Jeff Dostal - 1 vote
    • John Gessinger - 1 vote
    • Roy Henry - 1 vote
    • Write-ins No Name - 4
    • Other Votes - 2
    • Under Votes - 433

Notice of Council Vacancy

The 2008 General Election results will create a vacancy for the office of council member on January 1, 2009. The vacated office will require a two year appointment, expiring December 31, 2010. The appointment occurs by the majority vote of the city council. The council may appoint any individual who is eligible for election to that office. The council is not obligated to appoint any candidate previously defeated in an election for that office. The council should fill the vacant office as soon as possible. (A.G. Op. 471-M October 30, 1986). Using the following timeline would result in a January 26th appointment.

  • December 31, 2008 Deadline for accepting applications. Click here for an application for the office of council member.
  • January 12, 2009 Review of applications received - council meeting
  • January 13, 2009 Set up candidate interviews
  • January 19, 2009 Interview candidates – special meeting
  • January 26, 2008 Appointment of candidate to office – council meeting

Election Judges: The democratic and republican caucus supplies the city with a list of interested local residents that signed up during their caucus to be an election judge. All judges must have 2 hours of training provided by the county. The head judge must have at least 3 hours of training.

For more information visit the Minnesota Secretary of State Election Center or check out the Links & Documents at the bottom of this page.

Voting Equipment: In compliance with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Wright County voters will have the opportunity to utilize new Assistive Voting Technology (AVT) equipment known as the AutoMARK for the first time at the 2006 Primary and General elections this fall. The AutoMARK is a ballot-marking device which allows the voter to mark a ballot via touch screen, touch pad and with the additional aid of a sip/puff tube and or headphones. Generally, voters who are blind or visually impaired, or who have physical or mobility difficulties, will benefit from the assistance this machine provides when marking ballots.

Register to Vote!
 

Montrose residents can register to vote at City Hall, the Wright County Courthouse, or at the Community Center on election day. You will need a photo ID and proof of residency. Absentee ballots must be filed for through the county.
 

Links & Documents