Register to Vote
Registering to vote is possible both online prior to Election Day and in-person the day of the Election. To register to vote in Minnesota, a person must be: a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, a resident of MN for 20 days, finished with all parts of a felony sentence, and not ruled legally incompetent by a court.
What is needed to register? Proof of residency (I.e. bill displaying address, a lease, etc.) and a Minnesotan driver’s license, identification card (I.e. state ID, US passport, US military or veteran ID, etc.), or the last 4 digits of your social security are needed to register to vote. Also, if it has been more than 4 years since you last voted or you have moved or changed your name since you last registered, you will need to re-register.
Learn more, check your registration status, and register online at: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/
It is also possible to register at an early voting location which you can learn more about here: https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/vote-early-in-person/
Get your Sample Ballot
Want to see exactly what will be on your ballot? You can print it out, fill in your candidate choices, and copy then onto your official ballot at the polling place!
Head to https://vote.minneapolismn.gov ➡️ Voters ➡️ What’s on the Ballot and then type in your address to get a mock ballot with the candidates/amendments that will be on your ballot. The resource even has each candidate hyperlinked so you can learn about their positions and values!
Early Voting and Ballot Drop-off
You may vote early in person at Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services (980 Hennepin Ave. E, Minneapolis, MN 55414). You may also bring your completed absentee ballot to drop it off at the Early Vote Center until 3pm on Election Day. Check hours before you go: https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/vote-early-in-person/
Vote on Election Day: November 2nd
Sheridan residents can vote at East Side Neighborhood Services (1700 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413) on Election Day between 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. You cannot drop your absentee ballot off at a polling place on Election Day.
About Rank Choice Voting
We use ranked choice voting for Minneapolis offices:
Mayor
City Council
Board of Estimate and Taxation
Park and Recreation Board
Ranked choice voting is a voting method where you vote for candidates in order of your preference. This allows you to 'rank' your vote - first choice, second choice, and third choice. This method can allow your vote to count toward another candidate if your favorite candidate loses. For example, if your first choice candidate doesn’t win, your vote is transferred to your second choice. You are not required to provide second or third choice votes.
Learn more here: https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/ranked-choice-voting/details/
