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Voter turnout for local elections is historically dismal — often 20 percent or lower, according to the 

 this year in Minnesota’s local elections on Nov. 5: four county commissioner elections, 107 school district elections and 30 municipal elections, plus school referenda.

So far, several readers and listeners have asked for just the basics: What’s on my ballot? 

That makes sense. Local elections don’t get much media attention. There’s not much campaign spending, so voters receive less contact from campaigns. Often, the most contentious measures on off-year ballots are school referenda.

But we’re here to help, and so is the Secretary of State’s office.

 for finding out what’s on your ballot. Click on 

, type in your ZIP code and address, and the site will spit out a sample ballot so you can research candidates and issues.

Below is a list from the state of elections in Minnesota. School referenda are under the Special Elections section with the word “Question” following the district name and number.

One important caveat, this list may not be complete. To make sure you’re seeing a complete ballot for your area, search your address via the link above.

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There’s a lot at stake this year in Minnesota’s local elections on Nov. 5: four county commissioner elections, 107 school district elections and 30 municipal, plus school referenda.

Winston Chrislock left a St. Paul polling place.

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