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Voting

Voting is one of your most sacred and protected rights as United States Citizens.

UPDATE: Absentee ballots must be received by election day 11/3/2020 to be counted. If you still need to return your ballot, drop it off at City Hall as soon as possible.

Where do I vote?

Your polling place may have changed since the last election. You must vote at the polling place assigned to the precinct in which you live. There are 24 precinct polling places in Brooklyn Park.

Find your polling place here >

When are polling places open?

On Election Day, polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Polling places for residents

Polling Place Address Precinct
Brooklyn United Methodist Church 7200 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Center 55429		 Central 1
Palmer Lake Elementary School 7300 Palmer Lake Dr W
Brooklyn Park 55429		 Central 2
Family Of God Lutheran Church 8625 Zane Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 Central 3
Birch Grove Elementary School 4690 Brookdale Dr N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 Central 4
The Edge Christian Worship Center 4707 Edinbrook Ter N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 Central 5
Edinbrook Elementary School 8925 Zane Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 Central 6
Church Of St Gerard 9600 Regent Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 Central 7
Oxbow Elementary School 6505 109th Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55316		 Central 8
Palmer Lake VFW 2817 Brookdale Dr N
Brooklyn Park 55444		 East 1-O
Monroe Elementary School 901 Brookdale Dr N
Brooklyn Park 55444		 East 1-A
Discover Church 1400 81st Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55444		 East 3
Edinbrook Church 4300 Edinbrook Pkwy N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 East 4-A
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day 4700 Edinbrook Ter N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 East 4-O
Salvation Army Noble Worship 10011 Noble Pkwy N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 East 6-O
Fair Oaks Elementary School 5600 65th Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55429		 West 1-O
First Lutheran Church of Crystal 7708 62nd Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55428		 West 1-R
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church 7217 West Broadway
Brooklyn Park 55428		 West 2
Redeemer Covenant Church 7801 Brooklyn Blvd N
Brooklyn Park 55445		 West 3
Revive Brooklyn Park Church 7849 West Broadway
Brooklyn Park 55445		 West 4
Our Savior’s Reformed Church 8209 Zane Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55443		 West 5
Maplebrook Community Center 8644 Maplebrook Pkwy N
Brooklyn Park 55445		 West 6
Way Cross Evangelical Church 7733 West River Rd
Brooklyn Park 55444		 East 2
Riverview Early Childhood Center 1400 93rd Ave N
Brooklyn Park 55444		 East 5
Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens 9500 West River Rd
Brooklyn Park 55444		 East 6-A

Early Voting

November 3, 2020 General Election

Due to COVID-19, we are encouraging residents to vote absentee either in person or by mail.

  • The in-person and mail-in absentee voting period is September 18 – November 2.
    • There will be ballot drop-off only hours on Sunday, November 1 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • 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.
  • You can apply for an Absentee Ballot in three ways

Click here for more information on early voting. >

Return your ballot in person

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.

Ballots can also be dropped off during extended voting hours on Saturday, October 31 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be special ballot drop-off only hours on Sunday, November 1 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Important items to remember when returning your ballot:

  • All ballots dropped off in person must be received by 3 p.m. on Election Day to count.
  • Ballots cannot be dropped off at polling places on Election Day. They can only be dropped off at City Hall.
  • If you are returning a ballot for someone other than yourself, please be prepared to show identification (with name and signature) and complete brief paperwork.

Curbside Voting

Curbside voting will be available for the in-person early voting and on Election Day for anyone who cannot enter the polling place for any reason, including concerns for their health. Curbside voting allows a voter to vote without leaving their vehicle.

If you choose curbside voting, call 763-493-8032 when you arrive at City Hall and two election judges will bring out a ballot to your vehicle. If you need to register or update your registration, they will bring you an application as well. When you are finished voting, election judges will bring your ballot inside for you and put it in the ballot counter.

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Find your voting precinct and polling place

Launch the interactive polling place finder >

Map outlining voting areas

How do I register to vote?

To be eligible to vote in Minnesota you must

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be at least 18 years old on Election Day
  • Have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding Election Day
  • Maintain residence at the address given on the registration form

You are not eligible to vote if:

  • You are under court-ordered guardianship in which there is a court order revoking your right to vote
  • You have been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote
  • You have any felony conviction record without having your civil rights restored. If you have a question on the status of a prior felony conviction, you should contact your probation officer to gain clarification and resolve your status question before completing a voter registration application.

Giving false information on your voter registration application is a felony punishable by not more than five years imprisonment or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.

You must re-register if:

  • You have moved to a different address (even if to a different unit at the same address).
  • Changed your name
  • Have not voted at least once within the last four years

Pre-registration

In Minnesota, you can pre-register at least 20 days before Election Day. After the 20-day deadline, you must register on Election Day.

Register to vote by completing the online voter registration application >

OR

Mail or drop off your voter registration paper application to City Hall, Attn: Elections or the Hennepin County Election Division.

Once you are registered, you will receive a postcard with information about where you vote on Election Day and your name will appear on the list of pre-registered voters at your polling place.

Election Day registration

If you miss the pre-registration deadline (20 days before each election), you can still register to vote on Election Day at your polling place. You are required to provide certain acceptable forms of identification to prove your eligibility when registering on Election Day.

Requirements for Election Day registration

You must have one of the following to verify your residence:

  • A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card or receipt for any of these containing a valid address in the precinct
  • A Tribal ID card that contains your name, signature and address in the precinct
  • A valid registration in the same precinct under a different name or address
  • A notice of late registration that was sent to you from your county auditor
  • A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath
  • An authorized employee of a residential facility where you reside who can confirm your address (the residential facility must provide a list of employees to election officials)
  • A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials

OR

Voters may register by a combination of one picture ID from Column 1 AND one type of bill from Column 2.

The ID can be expired, and the document can also be shown electronically on a device (smart phone, etc.)

Column 1 Column 2
  • Approved photo ID’s must contain the voter’s name and photo. It may contain the voter’s old address or have no address.
    • Driver’s license, state ID card or learner’s permit issued by any state
    • U.S. Military ID
    • Tribal ID card with the name, signature and photo of the voter
    • U.S. Passport
    • Minnesota university, college or technical college ID card
    • Minnesota high school ID card
  • Eligible original bills including account statements and start of service notifications, dated or due date is 30 days before or after the election, must contain current name and address in the precinct.
    • Television, cable, satellite
    • Internet provider
    • Electric / gas
    • Telephone (cell, landlines, VOIP)
    • Credit card or banking services
    • Bills for rent or mortgage statements
    • Garbage or solid waste
    • Water/sewer
  • Residential lease or rental agreement if valid through Election Day
  • Current student fee statement

Student registration

If you are a student living at school, you can choose whether to register at home or at school but not both! You can vote by absentee ballot, but be sure you have the proper information and identification.

Who’s on my ballot?

Look up who’s on my ballot >

Election Results

View Hennepin County election results >

View Minnesota election results >

More information on voting

The city clerk, Hennepin County Elections and Secretary of State’s office are available to answer your questions about voter registration, rights and elections.

Phone and email

Devin Montero
City Clerk
763-493-8180
Email Devin Montero

More election resources

Visit Secretary of the State
Look up your voter registration status
Visit Hennepin County Elections

Hennepin County Elections

012 PSL Level
Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
View map and directions to Hennepin County Elections

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone and email

612-348-5151
hc.vote@co.hennepin.mn.us