Vote Early

Early voting for the November 3 General Election begins Friday, September 18. Every voter in District 2 can vote before Election Day — in person or by mail.

Key dates

Fri, Sept 18 Early voting opens. Vote in person or request a mail ballot. See where to vote
Tue, Oct 20 Apply for a mail-in ballot. To allow enough time for your application to be processed, it’s recommended you apply by this day. How to vote by mail
Tue, Nov 3 Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place (opens in a new tab)

Where to vote early

Find your early voting location

Where you vote early depends on where you live. Every location below offers same-day registration and accessible voting, and every one is open the extended hours listed — including two Saturdays, a Sunday, and a late night.

Any Hennepin County resident

Hennepin County Government Center

Skyway Level, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis

The one location open to every District 2 resident. On both light rail lines.

Sept 18 – Nov 2Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sat, Oct 249 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tue, Oct 27Open until 7 p.m.
Sat, Oct 319 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sun, Nov 19 a.m.–3 p.m.
Mon, Nov 2Open until 5 p.m. — last day to vote early
In District 2 · Minneapolis residents

Minneapolis Early Vote Center

980 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis

Closest to Northeast Minneapolis and the North Loop. On bus routes 4, 25, and 61, with free parking on site.

Sept 18 – Oct 16Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Mon, Oct 12Closed — Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon Oct 19 – Fri Oct 238 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat & Sun, Oct 24–259 a.m.–3 p.m.
Mon, Oct 268 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tue, Oct 278 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wed Oct 28 – Fri Oct 308 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat & Sun, Oct 31–Nov 19 a.m.–3 p.m.
Mon, Nov 27 a.m.–5 p.m.
Election DayClosed for voting — ballot drop-off until 5 p.m.
In District 2 · Plymouth residents

Plymouth City Hall

3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth

Closest for Plymouth residents. Open beginning Sept. 18. Ballot drop-off hours are same as voting hours.

Sept 18 – Nov 2Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sat, Oct 249 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tue, Oct 27Open until 7 p.m.
Sat, Oct 319 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sun, Nov 19 a.m.–3 p.m.
Mon, Nov 2Open until 5 p.m.
In District 2 · Golden Valley residents

Golden Valley City Hall

7800 Golden Valley Road, 2nd floor

Closest for Golden Valley residents. Open beginning Oct. 16.

Oct 16 – Nov 2Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sat, Oct 249 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tue, Oct 27Open until 7 p.m.
Sat, Oct 319 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sun, Nov 19 a.m.–3 p.m.
Mon, Nov 2Open until 5 p.m.
In District 2 · Minneapolis residents

North Early Vote Center

Urban League Twin Cities, 2100 Plymouth Avenue North

The North Minneapolis location, right in District 2. On the C Line and route 7, with a free parking lot across Oliver Avenue. Opens Tuesday, October 20.

Tue Oct 20 – Fri Oct 238 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat & Sun, Oct 24–259 a.m.–3 p.m.
Mon, Oct 268 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tue, Oct 278 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wed Oct 28 – Fri Oct 308 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat & Sun, Oct 31–Nov 19 a.m.–3 p.m.
Mon, Nov 27 a.m.–5 p.m.
Election DayClosed — vote at your polling place
In District 2 · One-day pop-up sites

Pop-up voting in the neighborhood

Minneapolis residents only. Two of the city’s one-day sites are in or next to District 2.

Mon, Oct 19
Webber Community Center
4401 N Bryant Ave
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat, Oct 24
Higher Ground – Evergreen
177 Glenwood Ave
12–3 p.m.

The city runs sites across Minneapolis from October 19 through October 30 — see the full list on their early voting page.

Prefer to vote from home?

Vote by mail

Any Minnesota voter can vote by mail, no reason needed. Request your ballot online and return it by mail (must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day) or drop it off in person (by 5 p.m. on Election Day). Mail ballots can’t be dropped at Election Day polling places.

What to bring

Registered? Bring yourself.

If you’re registered at your current address, you don’t need to bring anything. If you’ve moved, changed your name, or never registered, you can register at the polls with any one of these:

  • A Minnesota driver’s license, permit, or state ID with your current address
  • A photo ID plus a document with your current name and address — like a utility bill, bank statement, lease, or student fee statement
  • A registered voter from your precinct who can confirm your address

See the full list of accepted documents at mnvotes.gov.