2022 Elections

Elections in 2022 include the Aug. 9 State Primary and the Nov. 8 General Election. Below are options for early voting. Apply now to receive your absentee ballot. Early voting for the General Election begins September 23. City Hall is open for in-person absentee voting.

Apply Online to Receive a Ballot in the Mail
To vote by mail, you must apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to you. Complete the online absentee ballot application for one or both of the 2022 elections. When ballots are available (46 days prior to each election), the ballots will be mailed to you with a postage-paid envelope for return.

Application Deadline
It is recommended you apply for a ballot at least 10 days before Election Day. This gives you the best chance to get your ballot in the mail and having time to mail it back or drop it off. You can apply after this date, but each day increases the chances you will not be able to receive and return your ballot by Election Day.

Apply by Mail, Email or Facsimile
Complete the absentee ballot application (PDF) and return it by email, mail, or in-person to:

Hennepin County Elections
Government Center
300 S 6th Street, MC 012
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0012

Email Hennepin County Elections

2022 Election Calendar
June 24Absentee Voting begins for Primary Election
August 6Extended hours for absentee voting (from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
August 8In-person absentee voting for State Primary Election closes at 5 p.m.
August 9State Primary Election Day. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
August 16Candidate filing closes at 5 p.m. for State General Election.
September 23Absentee voting begins for State General Election
October 18Last day for voters to pre-register to vote for the State General Election ends at (5 p.m. in-person; 11:59 p.m. online)
November 5Extended hours for absentee voting (from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
November 7In-person absentee voting for State General Election closes at 5 p.m.
November 8State General Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.


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