Elections

2024 Elections

The City will hold elections in 2024 as follows:

Absentee/Early Voting: June 28 – August 12, 2024 Monday – Thursday 7:30a – 5:00p and Fridays 8:00a – 12:00p Voting is not available on Federal Holidays.
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
General Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Filing for Mayor & Two City Council Seats

City Offices on the 2024 General Election ballot will include Mayor and two City Council seats. Filling will be accepted for the following positions this year:

Mayor
1. Two-year term
2. One position available
3. Compensation: $6,210.00 a year plus an additional $25.00 per commission meeting attended

Council Member:
1. Four-year term
2. Two positions available
3. Compensation: $4,968.00 a year plus an additional $25.00 per commission meeting attended

The positions for both Mayor and Council member include attending Council meetings and additional trainings and meetings throughout the year, along with reviewing Council packets and giving input on subjects to better the community as a whole. If you have questions on what the time commitment or role of the Mayor position or Council member positions are, please reach out to City Administrator Zach Doud at 612-834-2110

The period to file for office is May 21- June 4, 2024 by 5:00 p.m., which can be done at City Hall. There is a $5.00 filing fee.

To file for office, you must meet all of the following criteria:

A U.S. citizen
At least 21 years of age on the date he or she would take office
A resident of the City of Dayton for 30 days before the election

Absentee Voting Dates & Location

Absentee Voting Dates & Location:

Absentee/Early Voting Dates: June 28 – August 12, 2024

Dayton City Hall
12260 S. Diamond Lake Rd, Dayton, MN 55327
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30a – 5:00p and Fridays 8:00a – 12:00p. Voting is not available on Federal Holidays.