Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Minnesota's recent primary election made history, setting a brand-new statewide record for voter turnout in a pre-November contest. Olmsted County followed the trend, bringing in an above-average 29 percent total voter turnout.
Local election officials point to the soaring popularity of early in-person voting, a highly competitive local mayoral race, and the lack of an incumbent governor as key reasons driving voters to the polls.
Get the full breakdown of the voter data and election statistics here: kttc.com/2026/08/17/olmsted-county-sees-above-average-primary-voter-turnout
Minnesota's recent primary election made history, setting a brand-new statewide record for voter turnout in a pre-November contest. Olmsted County followed the trend, bringing in an above-average 29 percent total voter turnout.
Local election officials point to the soaring popularity of early in-person voting, a highly competitive local mayoral race, and the lack of an incumbent governor as key reasons driving voters to the polls.
Get the full breakdown of the voter data and election statistics here: kttc.com/2026/08/17/olmsted-county-sees-above-average-primary-voter-turnout
