Elections
GENERAL ELECTION 2024
Election Day Voting – Tuesday, November 5
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Empire Public Works Building (2577 Vermillion River Trail)
Absentee Voting begins September 20
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Service Centers (Hastings, Apple Valley, West St. Paul) or by mail.
Direct Balloting begins October 18
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Service Centers (Hastings or Apple Valley)
Special Hours for Absentee and Direct Balloting at the Dakota County Service Centers
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Important Links
Check if You’re Registered to Vote
Register to Vote
See a Sample Ballot
Election Contact Information
Dakota County Elections
Minnesota Secretary of State