For the 2020 state primary, absentee ballots must be postmarked by election day (August 11, 2020) and received by August 13, 2020.
In-person absentee voting is available from June 26 to August 10 at city halls across Hennepin County and at the Early Vote Center in Minneapolis at 980 E Hennepin Ave. Contact your city for available in person absentee voting dates and hours.
Learn more about absentee voting in person
The state primary election determines the list of candidates that will appear on the general election ballot.
To view a sample ballot, go to Hennepin County is encouraging all residents to vote by mail this summer, the ability to safely vote in person on Primary Election Day continues to be a top priority.
Sign up to be an election judge in Hennepin County by going to: County is hiring seasonal election assistants to help with absentee balloting, voter registration and voter outreach and engagement work.
