SAINT PAUL, Minn. — More than half a million absentee ballots have already been returned ahead of the November election, according to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.
As of Thursday, 565,909 absentee ballots have been accepted out of the more than 800,000 that have been sent out. That means nearly 300,000 absentee ballots still need to be returned.
In a press release, election officials urged voters with absentee ballots to return them to their local election office as soon as possible, either by dropping them off in person or sending them by mail. Absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on election day.
“More than half a million Minnesotans have already made their voices heard in this Election,” said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon in a press release. “Election Day is just around the corner, if you haven’t already voted now is the time to make your plan to vote."
You can request an absentee ballot by clicking here. You can also vote early in person at your local election office. Click here for more details on early voting.
Minneapolis officials have increased access to polling places for those who opt to cast their votes early. The city added several pop-up voting locations, as well as expanded hours for the main Early Voting Center in northeast Minneapolis.
If you have not registered to vote yet, you can do so at your polling place on election day. Here is what you need to register to vote.
Have questions about the voting process? You can text 651-217-3862 and your questions will be answered by an election worker.
The presidential election is Nov. 5.
