This page will be updated when the next election cycle is in process.

Absentee voting means voting by mail or in person before Election Day, instead of at the polling place. Absentee ballots are available 46 days before an election. Any eligible voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot for any reason.

ABSENTEE BALLOTING OPTIONS FOR REGULAR VOTERS

1. Absentee Voting by Mail (9/20/24-11/4/24) 

All absentee voters must complete an absentee ballot application. Fill out an online application, print a paper application, or call Hennepin County Elections at 612-348-5151 to have an application sent to you by mail. Return your application as early as possible by any of the following methods.

• Mail: Hennepin County Elections - Government Center, 300 S 6th St. MC012, Minneapolis, MN 55487-0012
• Fax: 612-348-2151
• Email:  hc.vote@hennepin.us

An absentee ballot will be mailed to you within two business days within the voting cycle. The absentee ballot will contain voting instructions and a return envelope. Be sure to follow the absentee instructions very carefully and return the ballot as soon as possible.

2. Vote absentee in person (9/20/24-10/17/24)

Primary - Maple Plain City Hall (Discovery Center - 5050 Independence Street)

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:00 pm (General Election)
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3. Vote absentee in person at the Hennepin County Government Center (9/20/24-10/17/24) (300 South 6th Street, 012 Skyway Level, Minneapolis, MN 55487)

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm (General Election)

Absentee Ballots for Military and Overseas Voters 

Persons living abroad or who are in the military can go to the Minnesota Votes website to obtain more absentee ballot information.