Minneapolis Review

With Election Day just two weeks away, the Early Vote Center is extending its hours. Anyone who can vote in Minneapolis on Election Day can vote early at the Early Vote Center, 980 E. Hennepin Ave.

From now through the Nov. 8 election, the Early Vote Center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The center’s last day of service is Monday, Nov. 7, which is the day before Election Day, and hours Nov. 7 are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Request mail-in ballot by tomorrow

If planning to vote by mail, the City recommends applying for a mail ballot no later than tomorrow, Oct. 25, so there’s enough time to receive it, complete it and then mail it back in time to be counted on Election Day. Go to vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/vote-by-mail to apply.

Return your mail ballot

Many Minneapolis voters have received a mail-in ballot but have not yet returned it. After Nov. 1, the City recommends returning mail ballots in person to avoid a late delivery. Ballots can be dropped off during regular business hours at Minneapolis Election & Voter Services, 980 E. Hennepin Ave., or at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 Sixth St. S. Three additional drop-off sites will be open Nov. 1-7. On Election Day, Nov. 8, completed mail ballots will only be accepted until 3 p.m.

Confirm your polling place location

Everyone planning to cast their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 8, should check the location of their polling place. Many Minneapolis voters have a new polling place because of the redistricting process. Find your polling place at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.

Voters can save time by following these tips

• Check the status of your registration at the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. If you need to update your registration, review what you will need to bring as proof of residence when you vote.
• Look at a sample ballot ahead of time; even bring it to refer to when you go to vote. Find your sample ballot at vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/ballot.

The Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services Division is responsible for administering elections in the City of Minneapolis. For information about registering and voting in Minneapolis, go to vote.minneapolismn.gov.

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