Voters in Hennepin County cast more votes in this year’s primary election than in any primary election for the past 30 years.
As of August 14 at 6:30 p.m., nearly 302,000 residents voted in the election, either at the polling place or absentee.
2020 results compared to past primary years
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2020
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2018
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2016
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2014
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Total ballots cast
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301,968
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251,042
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73,251
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85,658
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Absentee ballots cast
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191,983
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38,126
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7,999
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9,019
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Election Day ballots cast
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109,985
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212,916
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65,252
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76,639
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Voter turnout
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37%
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33%
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10%
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12%
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View all results
Visit Hennepin County’s election results webpage.
View all statewide results at the Secretary of State’s election results webpage.
Prepare to vote in General Election
Check your registration, register to vote and more at mnvotes.org.
Apply for an absentee ballot online with the Secretary of State. Due to COVID-19 and record levels of absentee voting, allow additional time for absentee materials to be mailed.
Important dates
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September 18: Absentee voting begins
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October 13: Pre-registration ends at 5 p.m.
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November 2: In-person absentee voting closes at 5 p.m.
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November 3: General election day, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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