The statewide primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Registered voters can cast their ballot one of three ways — with an absentee ballot, by early voting or in person on election day.
Vote absentee by requesting a ballot, completing it according to the enclosed instructions and returning it in the envelopes provided. Absentee ballots can also be cast early in person through Aug. 12 at the Dakota County Administration Center, Northern Service Center or Western Service Center, or at most city halls.
The county processes most absentee ballots cast in the county and uses political party-balanced absentee ballot boards to help oversee the public process.
Voters can also cast their ballot in person on primary day. Polling place hours are 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Eligible voters in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
To vote absentee, find your polling place and view your sample ballot, visit MNvotes.org, where you can also register to vote and check your registration status.
County testing election equipment
All voting equipment is tested prior to the election. Public accuracy tests ensure that equipment, including ballot counters, will accurately record votes. The tests are open to observers. To learn more, visit the Public Accuracy Testing notice.