Early Voting Now Open for November 7 Election
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 4:30PM
Early voting has begun for the November 7 municipal election. All 13 City Council seats are on the 2023 ballot.
Voters can cast their ballots early by mail or in person at the Early Vote Center, 980 E Hennepin Ave.
Voting by mail
The City is now mailing more than 1,000 requested mail-in ballots to Minneapolis voters. If you've requested one, allow seven-10 days for it to arrive.
All mail-in ballots need to be received by Election Day (November 7) to count. If you choose to deliver your ballot in person to the Elections & Voter Services office, it must be returned by 3pm on Election Day, November 7. Mail ballots cannot be dropped off at polling places on Election Day.
Find more information on how to vote by mail on the City website.
Voting at the Early Vote Center
The Early Vote Center, 980 E Hennepin Ave., makes early in-person voting more convenient for Minneapolis voters. It’s especially helpful to people who need language support or other special accommodations, such as curbside voting. Voting early can also help people avoid lines and crowds at polling places on the day of the election.
The Early Vote Center’s hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. The center will extend its hours for the final two weeks of voting, including Saturdays and Sundays. Find all Early Vote Center hours on the City website.
Save time by taking these three steps
- Make sure you’re registered to vote, or pre-register at least 21 days before the election. Voters can register or check the status of their registrations on the City website.
- Download and complete the absentee ballot application form in advance and bring it when you go to vote early.
- Look at a sample ballot ahead of time; even bring it to refer to when you go to vote. Your sample ballot is customized to your ward and precinct.
About ranked choice voting
Minneapolis voters will use ranked choice voting in this election to elect members of the City Council. Ranked choice voting is a way of voting that eliminates the need for separate primary elections. For each of the 13 wards, voters rank up to three candidates for each office in order of preference.
Ranked choice voting is used only for municipal elections in Minneapolis.
Find more information on ranked-choice voting on the City website.
