For those in Saint Paul looking to get ahead of the crowds on Election Day, absentee voting for the upcoming Ward 4 City Council special election and White Bear Lake mayoral primary kicks off June 27. Ramsey County residents within those districts who wish to avoid the August 12 polling stations rush can now cast their votes early, a convenience that will run through August 8, as reported by the county's website.
With a broad window for participation carved out, eligible voters have the option to mail in their ballot or visit the Plato Building at 90 W. Plato Blvd, Saint Paul, MN. Operating hours for this are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Furthering the ease of access, the county has announced additional in-person absentee voting hours, extending their welcome mat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, and then from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the eve of the election, Monday, Aug. 11, as outlined on Ramsey County's official website.
Ward 4, which holds the weight of the democratic process within its boundaries, stretches across several neighborhoods in Saint Paul. From Hamline-Midway to Merriam Park, parts of Macalester-Groveland, Saint Anthony Park, to slices of Como, citizens are being called to raise their civic voices through their ballot.
Residents seeking more detailed information on the absentee voting process or who need clarification on what counts as an eligible vote can turn to the county's resource page at ramseycounty.us/VoteBeforeElectionDay.
