Early voting begins Sept. 22 for local elections

Election Day is on November 7, but you can start voting today. Check to see if you have an election this year: mnvotes.gov/myballot.

Prepare to vote

Are you registered to vote? Take a few steps to make your voting experience as smooth as possible. 
1. Register to vote at mnvotes.gov.  
Already registered? It’s still a good idea to confirm your registration is correct and up to date. You will need to update your registration if you’ve moved or changed your name since the last time you voted.
Want to register when you vote? Find out what you need to bring.
2. Find out which candidates and questions you’ll be voting on by viewing your sample ballot.
3. Choose how you want to vote.

Mailed absentee ballot

Fill out an absentee ballot application (PDF) and email or mail it to Hennepin County Elections, Government Center, 300 S. 6th St. MC-680, Minneapolis, MN 55487-680 or email at hc.vote@hennepin.us.

Early in-person

You can visit your local elections office (check with your city or school district clerk for location and hours) to cast your ballot early and Minneapolis residents can go to Minneapolis Early Vote Center.

Election Day

Polling places are open on November 7 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check your polling place at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder. For more info, visit hennepin.us/elections.

Important Election Dates

September 22: Absentee voting begins for the general election 
October 17: General election deadline to pre-register to vote 
November 7: General Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)