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Elections in Independence
Independence has one Precinct - The Independence City Hall
1920 County Road 90, Independence, MN 55359

 


If you voted in the last election and haven't moved or changed your name, you should be pre-registered to vote in this year's elections.

To confirm if you’re registered, update your registration, register to vote, track your absentee ballot, see your sample ballot, view results, learn how the election process works, or to answer many election questions, go to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website:  MNVOTES.GOV.

Local 2024 city candidates' video statements were made available by Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission/LMMC and can be viewed: HERE

 

 

Are you interested in becoming an Election Judge for upcoming elections? 
Fill out this form and return it to the City of Independence! 

 

Campaign Finance Report 2024

GENERAL ELECTION - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Absentee & Early Voting – Friday, September 20 - Monday, November 4.
Vote absentee in-person at Independence City Hall or vote by mail. (See www.mnvotes.gov.)

  • Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m, Friday 8 a.m. - noon
  • Direct Balloting (voters place their ballot directly into the tabulator) begins Friday, October 18th. 
    • Agent Pick-Up/Delivery (known as Vote by Agent) begins Tuesday, October 29th. 
  • Extended Hours:
    • Saturday, October 26 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
    • Tuesday, October 29 (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
    • Saturday, November 2 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
    • Sunday, November 3 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
    • Monday, November 4 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • See "Absentee voting in-person or by mail" below for more details.
  • Public Accuracy Test – (TBD) at Independence City Hall, we will perform the public test of the voting systems used to tabulate ballots in the General Election
Last day to pre-register to vote - October 15
After this day, you may still register while voting early or on Election Day with proof of residence.

Election Day – November 5th, 2024
  • Voting hours 
    • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • If you’re in line at 8 p.m., you’re allowed to vote.

Local 2024 city candidates' video statements were made available by Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission/LMMC and can be viewed: HERE


STATE PRIMARY ELECTION - AUGUST 13, 2024

Absentee Voting – Friday, June 28 - Monday, August 12.
Vote absentee in-person at Independence City Hall or vote by mail. (See www.mnvotes.gov.)
  • Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Friday, 8 a.m. - noon
  • Direct balloting (voters place their ballot directly into the tabulator) begins Friday, July 26th. 
  • Extended Hours: Saturday, August 10 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Monday, August 12 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • See "Absentee voting in-person or by mail" below for more details.
  • Public Accuracy Test – (July 30) at 9:00am at Independence City Hall, we will perform the public test of the voting systems used to tabulate ballots in the Primary Election.
Last day to pre-register to vote - July 23
After this day, you may still register while voting early or on Election Day with proof of residence.

Election Day – Tuesday, August 13
  • Voting Hours 
    • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • If you’re in line at 8 p.m., you’re allowed to vote.
  • The deadline to return absentee ballots to the city hall front desk is 5 p.m.
  • Polling Locations

2024 General Sample Ballots are based on your property's school district, and when residents vote, they are given the correct ballot based on the property's school district. Choose your sample ballot accordingly:


Candidate filings are also posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.

Local 2024 city candidates' video statements were made available by Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission/LMMC and can be viewed: HERE

Register to Vote
Find your Polling Location

Absentee voting requires more steps than voting on Election Day. Absentee voters must complete an absentee ballot application to receive a ballot and a certificate when casting the absentee ballot. Election judges compare the two documents before accepting the ballot.

How to Vote Absentee

 

Witnesses

Please be aware that witnesses are required for absentee ballots. Any registered Minnesota voter or a notary can serve as a witness for an absentee voter.
 

Track Your Absentee or Mailed Ballot

Confirm your ballot was received and counted on the state's Absentee or Mail ballot tracker.

 

Return Deadline

Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on election day.

  • Return by mail
    • Mail your ballot back in the pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope you received
    • Use express delivery if you do not think your ballot will be received in time with regular mail service
  • Return in person or drop-off
    • Return voted ballots in person to Independence City Hall before or on election day. You may also return ballots to the Hennepin County Government Center.
    • You may drop off your ballot and the ballots for up to three voters; you will need to show identification and provide name and signature when returning a ballot for someone else.

Learn more






All eligible Minnesota voters can vote absentee for each of the 2024 elections (presidential primary, state primary, general election) in the following ways.
 

In Person for the Primary Election - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 -

  • Independence City Hall, 1920 County Road 90
  • Friday, June 28th -  Monday, August 12th:  Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-NOON
  • Direct Balloting: Beginning Friday, July 26th, voters can place their ballot directly into the tabulator.
    • This does NOT include mail-in ballots. See below for more details.
  • Extended Hours: Saturday, August 10th (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Monday, August 12th (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
 

Last day to pre-register to vote - Tuesday, July 23rd until 5 p.m.
After this date, you may still register while voting early or on Election Day with proof of residence.


 

In Person for the General Election - Tuesday, November 5, 2024 -

  • Independence City Hall, 1920 County Road 90
  • Friday, September 20th -  Monday, November 4th:  Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-NOON
  • Direct Balloting: Beginning Friday, October 18th, voters can place their ballot directly into the tabulator.
    • This does NOT include mail-in ballots. See below for more details.
  • Extended Hours:
    • Saturday, October 26th (9 a.m.–3 p.m.)
    • Tuesday, October 29th (9 a.m.–7 p.m.)
    • Saturday, November 2nd (9 a.m.–3 p.m.)
    • Sunday, November 3th (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) 
 

Last day to pre-register to vote - Tuesday, October 15th until 5 p.m. or online by 11:59 p.m.
After this date, you may still register while voting early or on Election Day with proof of residence.

 

Vote By Mail

  1. Complete an absentee ballot application form.
  2. Applications can be mailed to Hennepin County at the address on the reverse side of the form, or scanned and emailed to hc.vote@hennepin.us.
  3. When you receive your ballot, read the instructions carefully.
  4. Vote and complete your ballot. 
 

Ballot drop-off

  • Mail-in ballots can be dropped off with city elections staff or an election judge during in-person absentee voting hours. 
  • Mail-in ballots cannot be placed directly into the tabulator. They can be dropped off with an election judge, or we can spoil your mail-in ballot and you can fill out a new absentee application and ballot. 
  • On Election Day, mail-in ballots can only be dropped off at City Hall by 3 p.m. Do not bring mail-in ballots to your polling location. 
  • We will review all ballot envelopes for completeness before accepting. 
 

Drop box

  • We do not plan to have a drop box for mail-in ballots. They must be presented to an election judge during in-person absentee voting. 

Witnesses

  • Please be aware that witnesses are required for absentee ballots. Any registered Minnesota voter or a notary can serve as a witness for an absentee voter.

Learn more

MN Secretary of State's Voting Election Results Site

2024 General Election Results

2024 Primary Results of Independence P-01