Campaign Events

Direct early voting has started, with extended and weekend hours to make it convenient to cast your ballot. Just like on Election Day, you fill out a brief form, receive your ballot, fill it out, then feed your ballot directly into the counting machine. Learn more at MNVotes.org.

Where and when to vote

Eagan City Hall — 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan

• Friday, Oct. 16 – Monday, Nov. 2: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: until 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 2: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Apple Valley Municipal Center — 7100 147th St. W., Apple Valley

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturdays, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 2: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Rosemount City Hall — 2875 145th St W, Rosemount

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturdays, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 2: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dakota County offices

• Dakota County Administration Center — 1590 Highway 55, Hastings
• Dakota County Western Service Center — 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
• Dakota County Northern Service Center — 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul

Hours at all three Dakota County offices:

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 2: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Important voting dates

• Absentee voting begins September 18. You can vote absentee in person at city hall or county offices, or vote by mail.
• Direct balloting begins October 16.
• Election Day is November 3, 2026.

Direct balloting hours

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• October 24 and 31: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• November 1: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• November 2: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.