Politics & Government

Edina Voters Urged To Request Ballot By Tuesday

Mail-in ballots will not count if they are received after Election Day in Minnesota.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, is the suggested deadline for Minnesota residents to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 2 municipal election.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, is the suggested deadline for Minnesota residents to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 2 municipal election. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

EDINA, MN — Edina residents who plan to vote by mail in the Nov. 2 municipal election should request a ballot by Tuesday, according to election officials.

Doing so will leave enough time for officials to send out a ballot and for it to be returned. Mail-in ballots will not count if they are received after Election Day.

Voters can request a mail-in ballot here.

Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Key dates to know for early voting

  • Early voting period: Sept. 17 — Nov. 1
  • Early registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 12
  • Suggested deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot: Tuesday, Oct. 19
  • Election Day, deadline to return mail-in ballot: Tuesday, Nov. 2.
    • Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Edina residents who want to vote early in person can do so at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. Early voting is available at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays through Oct. 29; from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30; and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1.

Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Residents do not need a reason to vote early.

See what's on your ballot ahead of time

Minnesotans can view a sample ballot by using the state's "What's on my ballot?" tool.

Six candidates are vying for four seats on the Edina School Board. Incumbents Erica Allenburg and Owen Michaelson are running alongside Michael Birdman, Karen Gabler, Dan Arom and Nicole Schnell.

All six candidates participated Sept. 23 in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Edina.

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