Voting Information

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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find out where you vote (voting is based on your home address), use the polling place finder on the Secretary of State’s website, which also includes information about early voting and how to register to vote. All election day voting will take place at the designated polling locations, not at early voting locations. Find additional voting information at mnvotes.org.

Early Voting Begins Friday, Sept. 19

Early Voting By Mail

To request an absentee application, you can print the application, or call 952-232-2001 to request an application be sent to you. Once your application is received, complete it and mail it to the address noted below. A ballot will then be mailed to you.

Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.
You will need a witness when you vote and complete your ballot. The witness can be either a U.S. Citizen (at least 18 years old) or a notary.
Mail the ballot back to the address listed below as soon as you can. Your ballot will not count if it is received after Nov. 4.

Where do I mail my absentee application and ballot?

Where do I mail my absentee application and ballot?

Scott County

If in Scott County, mail to:

Lakeville Area Schools District Office, Attn: Elections, 17630 Juniper Path, Suite A, Lakeville MN 55044.

Dakota County

If in Dakota County:

Mail to: Administration Center, Attn: Elections, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033-2343
Email scanned document to elections@co.dakota.mn.us
Fax to 651-438-4391
Drop off application to a county or municipal office
Drop off also available at the District Office which will go by courier to the Dakota County Elections.

Early Voting In-Person

Early voting begins on Friday, Sept. 19 through Nov. 3. Lakeville Area School District residents can vote in-person at the Lakeville Area Schools District Office (17630 Juniper Path, Suite A 55044). View voting hours in the 'Early Voting (Absentee) In-Person Locations' dropdown below.

All voting prior to election day is considered absentee voting and the application form will need to be completed before you are given your ballot to vote and fold into your secrecy envelopes.

Direct Ballot voting starts Friday, Oct. 17 at the Dakota County Administration Center in Hastings and the Western Service Center in Apple Valley (NOT at Lakeville District Office).

Early Voting (Absentee) In-Person Locations

Early Voting (Absentee) In-Person Locations

Dakota County voters can cast absentee ballots in person at the following locations from Sept. 19–Nov. 3.

Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings

Monday–Friday, Sept. 19–Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley

Monday–Friday, Sept. 19–Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Lakeville Area School District ISD 194, District Office, 17630 Juniper Path, Suite A, Lakeville

Monday–Friday, Sept. 19–Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sample Ballot

Below is how the capital projects levy renewal question will appear on the ballot.

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Questions

Questions about voting can be directed to Kim Elsen, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at 952-232-2001 or Kim.Elsen@isd194.org.

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