Early voting for the statewide general election begins Friday, Oct. 18.
Voters can cast their ballot and feed it directly into a ballot counter at the Dakota County Administration Center, Northern Service Center and Western Service Center. Early voting is also available at most city halls.
Early voting, also called direct balloting, is available at the three Dakota County service centers during the following:
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Absentee voting also is underway. You may request an absentee ballot, complete it according to the enclosed instructions and return it in the envelopes provided. Absentee ballots must arrive by Election Day, Nov. 5.
Voters can also cast their ballot in person on Election Day. Polling place hours are 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Find your polling place and apply for an absentee ballot at MNvotes.org.
Register to vote
Go to MNvotes.org to check your registration status. Eligible voters who need to register may do so at the polling place.
For more information, contact Dakota County Elections at elections@co.dakota.mn.us.