In a recent update that came over as more utilitarian than apologetic, Jason Chavez corrected early voting hours leading up to the imminent election. Voters looking to avoid Election Day crowds have options, but with the clock winding down, knowing when and where to cast their ballots is crucial. Chavez's office confirmed that early voting this weekend is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., not until 6 p.m. as previously misstated.
As the local electorate navigates their schedules to engage in the democratic process, information from the City of Minneapolis bulletin outlines the dwindling opportunities for early voting. Residents can cast their votes in person at the Early Vote Center, located at 980 E. Hennepin Ave., through Monday, November 3. On Monday, voters eager to avoid the Tuesday rush will have the Center's doors open to them from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For those who hold a mail ballot as their proxy, the city provides a final avenue that doesn’t include the post office. Ballots can be dropped off in person until 5 p.m. on Election Day at Elections and Voter Services, 980 E. Hennepin Ave. Voters who prefer the old-school method of showing up at the polls can do so, exchanging their mail ballot for a new one in the sanctity of their local polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Election officials emphasize the importance of getting these ballots into the right hands; a misstep on this front could render your vote void. As per the city's website, it's noted that mail ballots are not accepted at individual polling places on Election Day. To ensure your voice is heard, or rather, your bubble properly scanned, be it early voting or on Election Day, knowing the where and when is as important as the who and what on the ballot.
