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Register to Vote
Learn about the ways you can register to vote before and on election day.
Where to Vote on Election Day
In 2022, Shorewood's Legislative District split into District 45A and District 45B during Redistricting. This resulted in Shorewood having to redraw Precinct boundaries. Use the Minnesota Secretary of State online poll finder to look up your polling location.
Polling locations are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
The polling locations map will show what ward and precinct you are in. Remember, you must vote at your designated polling place based on the address where you maintain residence. If you have any questions, call Shorewood City Hall at 952-960-7900.
The polling locations map will show what ward and precinct you are in. Remember, you must vote at your designated polling place based on the address where you maintain residence. If you have any questions, call Shorewood City Hall at 952-960-7900.
Precinct 1 - Minnewashta Church
- Address: 26710 W. 62nd Street
- Voter Entrance: Follow signs on-site
Precinct 2 - Shorewood Community & Event Center
- Address: 5735 Country Club Road
- Voter Entrance: Follow signs on-site
Precinct 3 - Excelsior Covenant Church
- Address: 19955 Excelsior Boulevard
- Voter Entrance: Follow signs on-site
Voting Before Election Day
All eligible voters may choose to vote before Election Day through absentee voting. Ballots for absentee voting are available 46 days before an election and can be submitted in person or by mail, instead of at a polling location.
When voting before Election Day, either in-person at city hall or through the mail, you must complete an absentee ballot application in order to receive a ballot. To learn more about the process, see below and select the method of voting you plan to use.
Primary Election
For the 2026 Primary Election, you can vote before Election Day (August 11) at Shorewood City Hall June 26-August 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Extended hours for voting before Election Day at City Hall are available on the following days:
- Saturday, August 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Monday, August 10, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
General Election
For the 2026 General Election, you can vote before Election Day (November 3) at Shorewood City Hall September 18-November 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Extended hours for voting before Election Day at City Hall are available on the following days:
- Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Sunday, November 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Monday, November 2, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Before you can receive a ballot, you will need to complete an absentee ballot application. Applications will be available at city hall; you don’t need to complete one prior to coming.
When voting before Election Day at city hall, no one can campaign inside the polling location, this includes wearing material that supports a candidate on the ballot. The polling place is on public property, so no one can campaign anywhere on the property, even beyond 100 feet. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Applying for an absentee ballot
There are several ways to get an application:
- Apply online
- Print and mail a paper absentee ballot application to Hennepin County elections.
- Contact the elections office at 952-960-7900 to have an absentee ballot application mailed to you.
Once your completed application is received, an election official will mail your ballot to you during the absentee voting period which begins 46 days before every election.
To request an application in an alternative format such as Braille, call 1-877-600-8683.
Deadline to apply
You can apply for a ballot any time during the year, except on Election Day. If you plan to vote through the mail, remember to leave time for election officials to mail your ballot, and for you to complete and return it on or before Election Day.
Can I have applications sent automatically?
You can have paper applications sent to you before each election. Complete and return the Minnesota application to automatically receive absentee ballot applications form to Hennepin County Elections to have an absentee ballot application automatically mailed to you before each election. Applications are mailed at least 60 days before an election.
Returning your ballot
Once you receive your ballot, read and follow the instructions carefully. Your ballot will not count if any required information is missing or incomplete.
Deadline to return your ballot
The deadline to return your ballot for any election is 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Returning your ballot in person
During the early voting period, you can return your ballot in person to Shorewood City Hall. You may NOT drop your ballot off at any polling place on Election Day. Your absentee ballot will not count if it is received at Shorewood City Hall after 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Returning your ballot by mail
You may return your ballot by U.S. mail, expedited mail or a package delivery service (such as FedEx or UPS). If you choose this option, your ballot must be delivered to Hennepin County Elections at the address on your ballot return envelope by 8 p.m. on November 3, 2026 in order to be counted. Please note: Your ballot must be received, not post marked, by the deadline in order to be counted. Your absentee ballot will not count if it is received through the mail or delivery service after 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Returning a ballot for someone else
A person can return a ballot for other voters in person at Shorewood City Hall by 8 p.m. on Election Day. This person can return ballots for up to three (3) voters and will need to show identification with name and signature when returning a ballot.
Voting Under Special Circumstances
To vote in Minnesota, you must live in the state for at least 20 days before Election Day. If you have lived in Minnesota for fewer than 20 days before Election Day, you cannot vote in Minnesota for that election. If you are temporarily away from your Minnesota residence before an election, you can vote early.
For people in certain situations the residential address may be less clear. To find more information about voting under special circumstances, such as college students, individuals with criminal records, residents living in a nursing home or other facility, or if your home was destroyed or in foreclosure, visit the MN Secretary of State's website.