The following information is specific to residents of the City of Eden Prairie precincts 02 and 07 and the City of Plymouth precinct W-3 P-16. 

Not a resident of the above precincts?

OSS Poll Finder 

You can vote early by using an absentee ballot, instead of voting in-person at your polling place on Election Day. You can vote absentee by mail, in-person, or by having a person you know pick up and deliver your ballot for you (this option is only available seven days before the election). Any voter may vote absentee.

Additional information about absentee ballots can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Casting Your Absentee Ballot
For the General Election, you can cast your absentee ballot in two ways:

1. Vote in person at Eisenhower Community Center During regular hours Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Friday, September 22, through Monday, November 6.

2. Submit your ballot by mail You may also drop off your ballot envelope in-person at Eisenhower Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Ballot Drop-Off Information
You may drop off your ballot or ballots for up to three other voters. When returning ballots for someone else, you must show ID with your name and signature. As a reminder, ballots cannot be dropped off at your polling place on Election Day.

Absentee Ballot Status
The Minnesota Secretary of State’s website now allows you to verify the status of your absentee ballot.

Not a resident of the City of Eden Prairie precinct 02 and 07 or the City of Plymouth precinct W-3 P-16?

Click below to view in-district polling locations or use the poll finder to see where to go!

Eisenhower Community Center is the identified Absentee Voting location for Hopkins Public Schools residents of City of Eden Prairie precincts 02 and 07 or City of Plymouth precinct W-3 P-16.

Not sure where to go?

Serving as an Election Judge This is great way to show pride in your community while learning about the election process and getting paid! 

Election judges serve as the officials in the polling places on Election Day. Some duties include opening and closing the polls, registering and signing in voters, distributing and collecting ballots, operating voting equipment, recording and certifying vote totals, and ensuring voters' rights are protected.

STUDENTS 16 AND OLDER CAN SERVE AS STUDENT ELECTION JUDGES!
Student Election Judges serve alongside Election Judges with the same duties and pay. It a great opportunity for students to serve the community and gain valuable experience while earning money! It also looks great on college applications and resumes!

In addition, to filling out the Election Judge application below, students must also receive permission from their parent/guardian and school by submitting this form.

 Student Election Judge Permission Slip

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to complete mandatory (paid) training sessions (2 hours for regular election judges, other positions require more)
• Cannot be a spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling or stepsibling of any current election judge serving in the same precinct or of any candidate in that election
• Cannot live, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot at that election
• Cannot be a candidate in the election

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with all voters
• Strong commitment and understanding of and commitment to nonpartisanship
• Enjoy assisting and serving diverse populations
• Language skills to assist non-English speaking voters
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Comfortable using technology
• Flexibility on precinct assignment
• Ability to work long hours on Election Day

Time Off from Work to Serve as an Election Judge

State law allows for time off from work to serve as an election judge without a reduction in pay.

To qualify, you must:
1. Notify your employer in writing at least 20 days in advance of election day.
2. Attach a certificate of service to your notice. 

"Without a reduction in pay" means that get to earn at least the same amount you would have, had you gone to work that day. Employers may reduce the salary of the employee by the amount received for working as an election judge for hours the employee would normally work. The Statute makes this decision optional for the employer.

You may voluntarily take a vacation day to be fully paid by your employer and receive election judge pay as extra income; however, an employer may not force you to take a vacation or any other form of paid leave.

You may give this letter to your employer, provided by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, to explain the law regarding time off from work to serve as an election judge.