Stearns County Auditor/Treasurer Randy Schreifels and Stearns County Election Supervisor Roxanne Gerads joined me on WJON. Primary RulesThe primary determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. Cloud City Hall/Jim MauriceRegistrationVoter registration can take place at your polling place the day off the primary election. Stearns County voters can vote early in person at both St. Gerads says voter turnout at the primary election in Stearns County is typically 12-14% while the general election numbers are more than 80% participation.