 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/22/2014
Contact:
Ginny Gelms, Elections: 612-348-9289
Brian Lieb, Public Affairs: 612-543-1276
News release
Hennepin County will offer extended hours for absentee voting in the upcoming general election. Any eligible voter may submit an absentee ballot for any reason, and absentee ballots can be submitted by mail, in person, or by having someone you know pick up and deliver the ballot.
This year Minnesotans will elect a U.S. senator, U.S. representatives, the governor and a wide variety of state, county, city and school district offices. In Hennepin County, residents will elect three commissioners, the sheriff and the county attorney.
Where to absentee vote
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis (map)
Skyway level
In addition, some cities may offer extended hours for absentee voting. Check with your city for more information.
Extended absentee voting hours
- Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday – Friday, October 27 - October 31 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, November 3 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you aren’t able to submit an absentee ballot, be sure to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To find your polling location, use the Minnesota Secretary of State polling place finder available at http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/.
For more voting information, go to www.hennepin.us/elections or call the Hennepin County Elections Division at 612-348-5151.
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Look for more news on the Hennepin County website at www.hennepin.us/news.
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