Absentee voting begins this week in Minnesota’s primary election

Absentee and early voting options are set for Olmsted County

ROCHESTER — Absentee voting for the Aug. 11 primary election is set to begin Friday. Eligible voters can request ballots through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. When completing an absentee ballot application, voters also have the option to apply to become a permanent absentee voter, which allows them to automatically receive an absentee ballot for future elections. To vote absentee by mail, a voter must have a witness. The witnes…

Absentee voting begins this week in Minnesota’s primary election

MINNESOTA – Absentee voting for Minnesota’s primary election begins on Friday, June 26. You can request an absentee ballot here. Those who are in the military or are abroad can get one here. Those filling out absentee ballots will need to find a witness who’s an American citizen and will be 18-years-old by election day or a notary. The witness will need to see your blank ballot before you vote. Absentee ballots need to be returned by mail or to …