Absentee Voting & Other Ways to Vote

Voters may enroll to automatically receive absentee ballot applications for elections they are eligible to participate in by completing the Voter Registration Application and checking the box under Permanent Absentee Voter.

Track Your Absentee or Mail Ballot

How to Vote Absentee

Complete an online Absentee Ballot Application.

Complete a paper Absentee Ballot Application and return via:

• Mail: Goodhue County Elections, 509 W. 5th St, Red Wing, MN 55066
• Email: GC_Election@goodhuecountymn.gov
• Fax: 651-267-4878

How to Vote In-Person

Absentee voting for all Goodhue County cities and townships:
Government Center
509 W. 5th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-385-3040
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 2nd: 9 am - 3 pm

Sunday, Nov. 3rd: 9 am - 3 pm

October 16, 2024
10 am - 3 pm
Prairie Island Indian Community Center
1158 Island Blvd
Red Wing, MN 55066

2024 Township Election In-Person Locations

How to Vote By Agent

Voters may authorize an individual (agent) to pick up and return an absentee ballot for them. This service is available only within the seven days preceding an election.

Requirements & Applications to Vote by Agent

Military & Overseas Voters

Military and overseas voters can use a special process to receive and return their ballot.

Requirements for Military & Overseas Voters

Ways to Return Your Mailed Absentee Ballot

All absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots may not be delivered to your polling place. You may return your ballot using one of the following methods:

• Place your ballot in your mailbox
• Drop your ballot off at the post office
• Return your ballot to the county auditor's office
• Ask someone to deliver it by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day
  • This person cannot deliver more than three ballots