Absentee voting opens September 23 for the general election

Anyone eligible to vote in Ramsey County may cast their absentee ballot – either in person or by mail – before the general election on Nov. 8. Voters can cast their ballot from Sept. 23 through Nov. 7.

Sample ballots are available at mnvotes.org.

Vote in person

Beginning September 23, in-person absentee voting is available at two locations. Eligible voters may visit either location, regardless of their home address. Locations include:

• Ramsey County Elections Office
• Ramsey County Library - Roseville

Beginning Nov. 1, four additional locations will offer in-person absentee voting:

• Arlington Hill Community Center
• First Tee of Twin Cities - Highland National Golf Course
• Frogtown Community Center
• Ramsey County Library - White Bear Lake

View hours for all locations

In alignment with Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, Hmong interpreter election judges will be available at in-person voting locations in 2022. Sample ballots will also be available in Hmong at mnvotes.org.

Vote by mail

Voters can visit ramseycounty.us/VoteByMail to request a ballot. A ballot will be mailed to the voter along with a pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope for returning their completed ballot materials. Voters can track the status of their absentee ballot through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online ballot tracker.

Ballots returned by mail must be received by the Ramsey County Elections Office by Nov. 8 per state guidelines to be accepted.

Voters may also return their ballot in person at the Ramsey County Elections Office or the Ramsey County Library in Roseville. All ballots must be returned inside the building to designated staff who will verify the voter information is complete. Ballots placed in any outdoor document drop boxes or payment boxes will not be accepted.

Voter registration

Eligible residents may register to vote or update their address online at mnvotes.org through Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Residents may also register at the in-person absentee voting locations or at their polling place on Election Day. Proof of residence is required. A list of approved documentation and sample ballots are available at mnvotes.org.