Overview

Not around the day of voting or not feeling up to heading to the polls on election day? You can vote early in Minnesota with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day.

There are two options to vote early by absentee:

Vote Early by Mail

This option is the most convenient method of voting absentee since you don't have to leave your residence! Follow these steps to vote by mail:

• Apply online (federal, state, and county elections only)
• Apply by mail for the November 3, 2026 general election: Application form and return to Carver County (email, and address can be found on the back of the form)

Upon receipt of your application, a ballot will be mailed to you. For your ballot to count, remember this important information:

1. Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.
2. You will need a witness when you vote and complete your ballot. The witness can be either a registered Minnesota voter or a notary.
3. Mail the ballot and forms back right away after you finish. Your ballot will not count if it is received after Election Day.

Vote Early in Person

You can vote early in person at the following location:

Carver County Government Center - Administration Building
600 East 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 361-1941

Voting dates, times, and locations are available on the Carver County Absentee Ballot website.

Absentee Voting Dates

• Absentee ballots for the Primary Election will be available June 26, 2026, through August 10, 2026.
• Absentee ballots for the General Election will be available September 1, 2026 through November 2, 2026.

Voters can track the progress of their absentee ballot with the Absentee Ballot Tracker.

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