Voting

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

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
Brooklyn Middle School*	7377 Noble Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 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 (Use Door #6 in the back of the building)	901 Brookdale Dr N Brooklyn Park 55444	East 1-A
Way Cross Evangelical Church	7733 West River Rd Brooklyn Park 55444	East 2
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
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
Salvation Army Noble Worship	10011 Noble Pkwy N Brooklyn Park 55443	East 6-O
North View Middle School*	5869 69th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 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

*New location for 2021 Special Election

Early Voting

2022 Special Election

Brooklyn Park is holding a Special Election on February 8 to elect a Council Member in the East District. Due to COVID-19, we are encouraging residents to vote absentee either in person or by mail.

Absentee Voting Period

December 24 – February 7

Voting In Person

Vote at City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N. during business hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On Saturday, February 5, 2022, voting hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Apply for an Absentee Ballot

You can apply for an Absentee Ballot by:
- Pick up an application at City Hall or download from the city’s website. (2022 application coming soon)
- Call 763-493-8119 or 763-493-8180 and have it mailed to you
Once completed and signed, return your absentee ballot application as soon as possible to Hennepin County by:
- Mailing to the Hennepin County Elections Government Center
  300 S. 6th St MC 012 Minneapolis MN 55487-0012
- Or emailing it to hc.vote@hennepin.us

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 4:30 p.m. beginning December 27, 2021.

Ballots can also be dropped off during extended voting hours on Saturday, February 5 between 10 a.m. and 3 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.

Find your voting precinct and polling place

Launch the interactive polling place finder >

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

Check your registration status >

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.

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

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

2021 Special Election results >

2021 Special Primary 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