Dates
For the 2022 State Primary, someone can only pick up a ballot for you between August 2 and August 9.
For the 2021 General Election, someone can only pick up a ballot for you between November 1 to November 8.
Have someone pick up a ballot for you
Starting seven days before Election Day, you can apply to have someone pick up and return your ballot. You must meet certain requirements.
Requirements
For someone to pick up a ballot for you, you must either:
- Be hospitalized or unable to go to the polling place due to incapacitating health reasons or a disability
- Live in one of the following:
- Nursing home
- Assisted living facility
- Residential treatment center
- Group home
- Battered women's shelter
Process for having some pick up a ballot for you
Step 1
Wait until pick up is available
By law, you cannot have someone pick up a ballot for you until one week before Election Day.
Step 2
Choose an eligible person to pick up your ballot
The person you choose (known as your "agent") must:
- Be at least 18 years old and have a pre-existing relationship with you.
- Present your completed forms and an ID with the agent's picture and signature to a city election official.
- Not be a candidate at the election.
- Pick up ballots for a maximum of 3 voters.
Step 3
Complete paperwork
You (the voter) need to sign and complete the following forms:
Give these completed forms to your agent.
Step 4
Pick up the ballot
Have your agent take both forms to our office and pick up your ballot.
Your agent has until 2 p.m. on Election Day to pick it up.
Step 5
Return the ballot
Your agent must return your ballot by 3 p.m. on Election Day.
Return the ballot to our office.
You can also return your ballot by mail if there is time.
Contact us
Address
Elections & Voter Services980 E. Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.