Election Day Voting

11/5/2024

​It's Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Here is how you can vote today:

Vo​​​ting

Abs​​entee

Drop off your absentee ballot at:

  • Your city hall by 8 p.m. (City residents only)
  • Dakota County Administration Center in Hastings by 8 p.m. (All residents)
  • Dakota County Northern Service Center in West St. Paul or Western Service Center in Apple Valley by 4:30 p.m. (All residents)

In pe​rson

Vote in person at your precinct. Polls are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. If you are line at 8 p.m., you must be allowed to vote.

Preparing to vote

Find your polling place at MNvotes.org.

Check your registration or plan to register in person.

Before you head to the polling place, view your sample ballot.

Finding results

Election results will be posted at the Secretary of State's website.

Results are unofficial until they are certified by county and state canvassing boards.

Watch this short video to learn how Dakota County works to ensure accurate election results.

For more information, visit Dakota C​ounty Elections or call 651-438-4305.