Mendota Heights Voters Urged To Request Ballot By Tuesday

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — Mendota Heights residents who plan to vote by mail in the Nov. 2 school board 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.

Key dates to know for early voting

• Early voting period: Sept. 17 — Nov. 1
• 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
  • Mail-in ballots can be dropped off at the County Administration Center in Hastings
• Early in person voting: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

Other important information:

• You can mail your ballot to "Administration Center Attn: Elections 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033-2343" or email the scanned document to elections@co.dakota.mn.us
• You can drop off your mail-in ballot in the week leading up to the election at the school district office at 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN:
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26–Friday, Oct. 29 from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 1 from 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
• You may also drop off your mail-in ballot at Dakota County's Administration Center in Hastings or the Western Service Center at 14955 Galaxie Avenue in Apple Valley.

See also: ISD 197 School Board Race: How 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.

Patch candidate profiles

Patch has asked candidates running for office this fall to answer questions about their campaigns. We will be publishing candidate profiles over the coming weeks.

• Patch Candidate Profile: Robert Reese For ISD 197 School Board
• Patch Candidate Profile: Morgan Steele For ISD 197 School Board
• Patch Candidate Profile: John Chandler For ISD 197 School Board
• Patch Candidate Profile: Mark Grondahl For ISD 197 School Board
• Patch Candidate Profile: Marcus Hill For ISD 197 School Board
• Patch Candidate Profile: Tim Aune For ISD 197 School Board
• Patch Candidate Profile: Sarah Larsen For ISD 197 School Board
• Patch Candidate Profile: John Chandler For ISD 197 School Board

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