Absentee Voting

Absentee Voting by Mail

All absentee voters must first complete an absentee ballot application. Fill out the absentee ballot application (PDF), download and print the application and complete by hand, or call the Anoka County Elections office at 763-324-1300 to have an application sent to you by mail. Return your application as early as possible by any of the following methods:

• Email - Email Anoka County Elections a scanned image of your application
• Fax - 763-324-1160
• Mail Completed Application/Send to:
  Anoka County Elections
  2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 160
  Anoka, MN 55303
• Questions?  Call 763-324-1300

An absentee ballot will be mailed to you within two business days by Anoka County Elections. The absentee ballot will contain voting instructions and a return envelope. Be sure to follow the absentee instructions very carefully and return the ballot as soon as possible to the location that sent out your ballot for Anoka residents that location is:

• Anoka County Elections
  2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 160
  Anoka, MN 55303

For complete instructions on the new deadlines and process of returning ballots in person or tracking your ballot, please refer to the Secretary of State's website.

Request an Absentee Ballot Online

If you would like to go online to fill out an Absentee Ballot Application, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website, and a ballot will be mailed to you directly.

In-Person Absentee Voting

City of Anoka residents may cast an "in-person" absentee ballot at either:

• Anoka City Hall (The City Only Has Absentee Voting on Even Years)
  2015 First Avenue
  Anoka, MN 55303 
• Anoka County Elections
  2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 160
  Anoka, MN 55303

Primary Election - August 11, 2026:

Absentee Voting begins on Friday, Jun 26, 2026 and ends at 5 pm on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Times
*Times listed are for the City of Anoka City Hall Location and  Anoka County Government Center location. Hours may vary at other locations.

8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday (except as noted below)

9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Saturday before Election Day (August 8)

8:00 am until 5:00 pm on the Monday before Election Day (August 10)

General Election - November 3, 2026:

Absentee Voting begins on Friday, September 18, 2026 and ends at 5 pm on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Times
*Times listed are for the City of Anoka City Hall Location and  Anoka County Government Center location. Hours may vary at other locations.

8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday (except as noted below)

9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the (2) Saturdays before Election Day (October 24 )

9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Saturday before Election Day (October 31)

9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Sunday before Election Day (November 1)

8:00 am until 5:00 pm on the Monday before Election Day (November 2)