Elections

Voting in elections is one of the most important rights and responsibilities that U.S. citizens have.

Voting gives you a chance to choose leaders and representatives who will do things that are important to you.

How to make a difference in the election process:

Play a role in choosing our leaders and changing our laws by voting.
Learn about the candidates and issues before you vote in any election.
Know what’s going on in your country and community.
Contact public officials about issues that are important to you.
Respect your right to vote! Many people in the world don’t have the right to vote.

Election results

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Where do I vote?

Absentee Voting

The in-person and mail-in absentee voting period is September 18 – November 2.
The in-person absentee voting office will be held at City Hall in the council chambers during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2020, in-person absentee voting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you would rather drop your mail ballot off in person, you may bring it to City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning September 18, 2020.

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Voting on Election Day

You can find out where your polling location is by using our polling place map.

You can use the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Portal.

What is a primary election?

A primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.

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What is a presidential primary?

In 2016, legislation was passed establishing a presidential nomination primary.

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Find out where your caucus location will be >

The March 3, 2020, Minnesota Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP) online absentee application is available at MNVotes.org.

Look up information by your address

You can find a variety of information by entering your address. You can find out:

Property and local amenity information
Comprehensive list of your elected officials
City service information and employee contacts for your neighborhood

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Important dates for the 2020 election

View our 2020 Election Guide >

Date	Details
January 17	Absentee voting begins for presidential nomination primary
February 11	Pre-registration ends at 5 p.m. for presidential nomination primary
February 11	Possible special election date – no elections currently scheduled
February 25	Precinct caucuses
March 2	Extended hours for absentee voting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 2 Absentee voting for presidential nomination primary election closes at 5 p.m.
March 3	Presidential nomination primary day, polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
April 14	Possible special election date – no elections currently scheduled
May 12	Possible special election date – no elections currently scheduled
May 19	Early candidate filing period opens for offices with a potential primary
June 2	Early candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary
June 4	Candidate withdrawal deadline at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary
June 26	Absentee voting begins for primary election
July 21	Pre-registration ends at 5 p.m. for primary election
July 28	Late candidate filling period opens
August 4-10	In-person voting begins, CAC, 5600 85th Ave N. ,8am-5pm.
August 10	In-person absentee voting for primary election closes at 5 p.m.
August 11	Primary election day, polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
August 11	Late candidate filling period closes at 5 p.m.
August 13	Candidate withdrawal deadline at 5 p.m. for late filing period
September 18	Absentee voting begins for general election
October 13	Pre-registration ends at 5 p.m. for general election
October 31	Extended hours for absentee voting 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
November 2	In-person absentee voting for general election closes at 5 p.m.
November 3	General election day, polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.