Vote early. Starting Sept 18.
Every Minnesota voter can vote before Election Day. No excuse or reason is needed. The county's elections office is right here in District 5 — on the West Side.
- Early voting beginsFri, Sept 18
- Apply for a mail ballot by this dateTue, Oct 20
- Election Day, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. at your polling placeTue, Nov 3
Three ways to vote
Four locations in the county.
On Sept. 18, the Ramsey County Elections building on Plato Boulevard, on the West Side opens for early voting. On Oct. 16, three more sites open and evening and weekend options begin. You can register when you vote if you show proof of residence.
Ballot comes to you. Mail it back or hand it in.
Apply online at mnvotes.gov at least two weeks before the election — by Tuesday, Oct. 20 — to allow enough time for your application to be processed, for your ballot to be sent to you, and for you to return it. Ballots must be received by Election Day to be counted.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at your assigned polling place.
Look up your polling place in advance — it may have changed since you last voted. If you're in line at 8 p.m., you can still vote.
Where to vote early
Any Ramsey County voter can use any of these locations. Two are in Saint Paul and are listed below first. Until Oct. 16, the Ramsey County Elections building is the only one open.
Ramsey County Elections building
90 Plato Blvd. W., Saint Paul, MN 55107| Sept 18 – Oct 15 | Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
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| Oct 16–23, Oct 26–30 | Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct 24 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct 27 | 8 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct 31 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov 1 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Monday, Nov 2 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Election Day, Nov 3 | Return mail ballots here by 5 p.m. (no voting) |
Arlington Hills Community Center
1200 Payne Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55130| Oct 16–23, Oct 26–30 | Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
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| Saturday, Oct 24 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct 27 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct 31 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov 1 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Monday, Nov 2 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Ramsey County Library – Roseville
2180 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113| Oct 16–23, Oct 26–30 | Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
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| Sat Oct 24 · Sat Oct 31 · Sun Nov 1 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct 27 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Monday, Nov 2 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Ramsey County Library – Shoreview
4560 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, MN 55126| Oct 16–23, Oct 26–30 | Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
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| Sat Oct 24 · Sat Oct 31 · Sun Nov 1 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct 27 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Monday, Nov 2 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Hours are from Ramsey County Elections and can change. Confirm at ramseycountymn.gov or 651-266-2171.
Not registered, or moved since you last voted?
In Minnesota voters can register when you vote — just bring one proof of residence listed below. You can also register online in advance.
1ID with current name and address
- Valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit or ID; or a receipt for any of these.
- Tribal ID with name, address, photo and signature.
2Photo ID plus a document with your current name and address
- Approved photo IDs (choose one, can be expired): driver's license, state ID or learner's permit issued by any state · U.S. passport · U.S. military or veteran ID · Tribal ID with name, signature and photo · Minnesota university, college or technical college ID · Minnesota high school ID.
- Approved documents (choose one, can be shown on an electronic device): a bill, account or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for phone, TV or internet; solid waste, sewer, electric, gas or water; banking or credit card; rent or mortgage · a residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day · a current student fee statement.
3A registered voter who can confirm your address
- A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. This is known as "vouching." A registered voter can vouch for up to eight voters.
4Other ways
- Photo ID with a student housing list from your college.
- Already registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within it: just tell the election judge your previous name or address.
- A Notice of Late Registration you received in the mail.
- If you live in a residential facility, a staff person can go with you to confirm your address.
Voting by mail
You do not need to provide a reason to vote by mail. Apply online for a mail-in ballot by Oct. 20. If you mail a paper application instead, send it by Oct. 13 — the Secretary of State recommends three weeks for this option.
Returning it by mail
- Mail your ballot back in the pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope that was provided with your ballot materials.
- Ensure a witness has completed the witness portion. It can be anyone who is a U.S. citizen and will be 18 years old by Election Day, or a notary. Your witness will need to see your blank ballot before you vote.
- Ballots must be received by the Ramsey County Elections building by Election Day to be counted.
- Within a week of Election Day, return it in person instead of mailing it.
- Track your ballot to confirm it was received and counted.
Returning it in person
- Bring it to any Ramsey County in-person absentee or early voting location during their hours. All ballots should be returned inside the building, where an election judge will verify that the voter information is complete.
- On Election Day, you may return your ballot in person only to the Ramsey County Elections building, 90 Plato Blvd. W., by 5 p.m.
- Do not place your ballot in any document drop boxes or payment boxes — it will not be counted.
On your ballot
County offices come after the federal and state races — often on the back of the ballot. Check your sample ballot before you go so you don't miss it.
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