Absentee voting for the November 4 general election is now open.

Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer Randy Schreifels says Stearns County residents can cast their ballots in person at the Auditor-Treasurer’s office in downtown St. Cloud or at the Clerk’s Office in Melrose.

Absentee balloting can also be done by mail with voters getting their application online or by contacting the Auditor-Treasurer’s office.

Questions about absentee voting can be directed to the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at 320-656-3920 or emailed to elections@co.stearns.mn.us.