Vote by mail
It’s easy to vote by mail, but don’t leave it to the last minute.
I want to
Apply for a mail ballot
Complete application online
We recommend applying for a mail ballot at least 7 days before Election Day.
Download an application
We recommend applying for a mail ballot at least 7 days before Election Day.
Return your completed paper application to us:
- By email: minneapolisabsentee@minneapolismn.gov
- By fax: 612-673-2756
- By mail or in person:
- Elections & Voter Services
980 Hennepin Ave. E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1314
- Elections & Voter Services
Receive a mail ballot for all future elections
You have the option to have a mail ballot sent to you for all future elections without needing to re-apply.
Receive application another way
If you're unable to complete the online application or download and complete the paper application, you have a few options.
- You can pick up an application from our office
- You can contact 311 to request we mail you an application.
After you return your application
We start mailing requested ballots on the first day of early voting, 46 days before Election Day.
You can use the online ballot tracking tool to confirm we received your application. You can also use this tool to track your ballot once it's mailed out to you and after you return it.
If you're in the hospital, military or living abroad
In the hospital
We have special options for voters in the hospital or a healthcare facility. We send election workers to help residents vote.
For more information, contact us.
In the military or living abroad
People in the military or living abroad can use a special process to vote absentee. You can request that a ballot be sent to you by email.
Request an overseas or military ballot from the Minnesota Secretary of State
Pick up a ballot for someone else
In certain circumstances, voters can choose someone to pick up and return a ballot for them.
How to return your ballot
Mail your ballot
Return your ballot using the postage-paid envelope.
We recommend mailing your ballot back at least 7 days before Election Day.
Ballots returned by mail must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
If you received a mail ballot but have not yet returned it, you can choose to vote early in-person or vote on Election Day at your polling place.
Drop off your ballot
You can drop off your ballot with an election official instead of mailing it back. You can drop off your own ballot and ballots for up to three other voters.
Before Election Day
- Bring your ballot to our office at 980 E. Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis Elections) or another early voting location during open hours.
On Election Day
- Bring your ballot to our office at 980 E. Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis Elections) or 300 S. 6th St (Hennepin County Elections - skyway level) no later than 8 p.m.
Use a delivery service
If sent by a delivery service (Fed-Ex, UPS, etc.), you must pay for the shipping cost.
Ballots sent using a service can only be returned to the following location and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services
980 E Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1314
How to get a new ballot
If you made a mistake on your ballot
Contact our office and ask for a replacement ballot. We will cancel your original ballot. If there is not enough time to get a new ballot, completely cross out the name of the candidate you accidentally marked.
If you returned your ballot but want to change your vote
Contact us to cancel your ballot. Depending on how much time is left until Election Day, your options may be:
- To ask that we mail a new ballot
- To vote early in-person
- To vote at your polling place on Election Day
If your ballot is lost or damaged
If your ballot is lost or damaged, contact us to get a replacement ballot. We will cancel your original ballot.
Do not return your original ballot, even if you eventually find or receive it. Only return your replacement ballot.
Frequently asked questions
Learn about deadlines, witness signatures, mail ballot security and more.
Contact us
Address
Elections & Voter Services980 E. Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.