Voting FAQ

At this point, it is too late to vote by mail. The late ruling by the 8th Circuit Court will change the rules for counting ballots. Only ballots received by 8PM on Election Day will be counted. If you have a ballot and have not yet returned it, you need to make a plan to return it in person - you can find where to drop it off or where to vote early in person here.

If you recently mailed in your ballot, make sure to confirm that it’s been received and accepted here. If your mailed ballot hasn’t been accepted yet, you can choose to vote in person instead. Find your polling place here. Note: If you choose to vote in-person, election officials will automatically cancel your mail-in absentee ballot before giving you a new one to ensure each person only casts one ballot.

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Q: Can I register in person when I vote?
A: Yes! If you choose to vote in person you can register to vote at the same time as you vote at your polling place. The process is easy - just bring one proof of resident from this list. 

Q: If I voted by mail in the August 11th primary do I still need to request a ballot for the general election?A: It depends. If you checked the box for the general election you are all set. You can check the status of your request and ballot here.

Q: What if I change my mind and decide I want to vote in person early or on Election Day?
A: If you have received/requested a mail-in ballot and decide instead to vote in person on Election Day, as long as you have not submitted your mail-in ballot, you can instead go to the polls and cast your vote in person.

Q: What is the last day to return my mail-in ballot? 
A: Only ballots received by 8pm on Election Day will be counted. Please do NOT mail in your ballot if you still have it in your possession - drop it off at your polling place or vote in person early or on election day. You can find where to drop it off or where to vote early in person here.

Q: Do I need an ID to vote? 
A: You do not need to show ID to vote in person. If you are registering to vote at the polls, you will need to show proof of name and address using something from this list.