Apply, receive, and return a ballot by mail.
Application is required in Minnesota.
Application process
- If you can’t apply online, print and complete a paper application:
- Email it to hc.vote@hennepin.us or return it by mail or FAX at 612-348-2151.
When ballots are mailed
Ballots are mailed beginning 46 days before Election Day. For special elections, ballots are mailed as soon as they are available.
Track your ballot
Confirm your ballot was received and counted on the state’s ballot tracker.
Return deadline
Return by mail
Mail your ballot back in the pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope you received. Ballots returned by mail must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Use express delivery if you don't think your ballot will be received in time with regular mail service.
Return in person or drop-off
You can drop off your ballot and the ballots for up to 3 voters. Ballots returned in person or drop-off must be received by 5 p.m. on Election Day.
House District 34B special election
Return voted ballots in person to either Hennepin County Elections, or your local elections office.
Senate District 29 special election
Return voted ballots in person to Hennepin County Elections.
2025 City and school district election
Return your voted ballots to your local elections office. Drop-off at Hennepin County Elections is not available.
Accessible voting
If needed, we can provide an accessible ballot.