With two weeks to go until Election Day, Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services (EVS) is expanding access for voters by offering extended hours and multiple ways for residents to cast their votes. Starting Monday, Minneapolis residents have access to expanded hours at the city's main Early Vote Center at 980 E. Hennepin Ave. Monday also marks the beginning of 12 one-day pop-up early vote locations across the City. Then starting Tuesday, Oct. 20, a new North and South Early Vote center will provide residents two additional locations to cast their vote or drop off their ballots ahead of Election Day.
“At a time when voting access and election administrations are facing growing political pressure across the country, Minneapolis is taking a different approach and opening more doors, instead of putting up barriers,” said Mayor Jacob Frey. “Our job is not to tell people how to vote – it's to make sure every eligible voter can cast their ballot freely, safely, and confidently.”
“Early voting is a secure, easy way to make your voice heard in this election,” said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. “These sites allow Minneapolis residents another option to make voting a part of their regular routine and help ensure Minnesota once again leads the nation in voter turnout.”
As of Friday, Oct. 16, 18,132 ballots have already been received by EVS, a 34.7 percent increase from the 13,714 ballots returned at the same point in the 2022 gubernatorial election and a 47.7 percent increase from the 12,501 ballots cast at this point in 2018.
Early Vote Center
The main Early Vote Center at 980 E Hennepin is open extended hours, including weekends, now through 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2nd:
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Day |
Hours |
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Monday - Friday, Oct. 19 – Oct. 23 |
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25 |
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Monday, Oct. 26 |
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
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Wednesday - Friday, Oct. 28 – Oct. 30 |
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 |
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Monday, Nov. 2 |
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Tuesday, Nov. 3 ELECTION DAY |
CLOSED for voting – vote at your polling place Ballot drop-off open until 5 p.m. |
Additional Early Vote Centers
Elections & Voter Services will be opening two additional Early Vote Centers with the same hours as the main location, beginning Tuesday, October 20. These locations are:
- Urban League Twin Cities – 2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis
- Bethel Lutheran Church – 4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis
Pop-Up Voting Sites
Changes made during the 2023 legislative session allow EVS to host one day pop-up style voting events. These pop-up sites feature the same security measures, rules, and processes as any other polling location in Minneapolis.
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Pop-Up Early Voting Events |
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Date |
Location |
Address |
Hours |
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Monday, Oct. 19 |
Webber Community Center |
4401 N. Bryant Ave |
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 20 |
Minneapolis Institute of Art |
2400 3rd Ave. S. |
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 21 |
Cedar Cultural Center |
416 Cedar Ave. |
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Thursday, Oct. 22 |
Midtown Global Market |
920 E Lake St |
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Friday, Oct. 23 |
Powderhorn Park |
3400 15th Ave S. |
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Saturday. Oct. 24 |
Higher Ground – Evergreen Residence |
177 Glenwood Ave |
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
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Sunday, Oct. 25 |
People Serving People |
614 S. 3rd St. |
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
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Monday, Oct. 26 |
Weisman Art Museum |
333 E. River Parkway |
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
Little Earth of United Tribes |
2501 Cedar Ave S |
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 28 |
Lynnhurst Park Recreation Center |
1345 W Minnehaha Parkway |
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Thursday, Oct. 29 |
Sabathani Community Center |
310 E. 38th St. |
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Friday, Oct. 30 |
Augsburg University Christensen Center |
720 22nd Ave. S |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
How to Help
Every election year, Minneapolis sees strong voter turnout and residents who want to step up — whether by serving at a polling place or helping a neighbor request a ballot. This year is no exception.
Our website has simple, nonpartisan ways to support voters and help ensure a smooth and accessible election for all. These include sharing accurate election information, making a plan for how you’ll vote and helping others reach the polls when they’re ready to cast their ballot.
The Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services Division is responsible for administering elections in the City of Minneapolis. For information about registering and voting in Minneapolis, go to vote.minneapolismn.gov.