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Elections

Election Day voting


Hennepin County polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on primary and election days.

Check your voter registration status

Know your rights

Polling place rules

Time off work to vote

Hennepin County voter guide (PDF, 3MB)

    Find your polling place

    In the even-numbered years all polling places are open. Some cities and school districts hold elections in the odd-numbered years.

    Find out if you have upcoming elections and where to vote. You can also see a sample ballot for your precinct.

    State polling place finder

    Election day voter registration

    In Minnesota, you can register or update your registration at your polling place on Election Day.

    Election Day registration requirements

    Assistance and accessibility

    Learn ways to get help and the rules for polling place accessibility.

    No intimidation and interference allowed

    Intimidation of or interference with the voting process is illegal. There are criminal and civil penalties in place to stop it.

    Action can be brought by the Attorney General, a County Attorney, or anyone personally impacted by a prohibited act.

    Translation (Voter language access) resources

    2025 language minority districts in Hennepin County (PDF, 1MB)

    Available on all state general election days:

    • Voting instructions in Hmong, Somali and Spanish - the 3 most commonly spoken non-English languages.
      The state demographer determines those languages for the previous calendar year.
    • Translated sample ballots in precincts where 3% or more of the population speak English "less than very well."
    • Translation services upon formal request to the Office of the Secretary of State. The request must be from 10 or more registered voters. This is available in precincts where 20% or more of the population speak English "less than very well."