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1. Can I place my absentee ballot directly into a ballot counter at city hall?

Direct balloting will begin on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  All eligible voters can vote early at City Hall by placing the ballot that was issued to them on site directly into a ballot counter.  Votes are counted immediately, and results are reported after the polls close on Election Day, November 8, 2022. 

2. Can I vote early if I'm not a registered voter?

Yes, when you apply for an absentee ballot, you will be provided with the required voter registration materials.  Please be prepared to show photo ID and proof of residence.  Apply on the Secretary of State's website.

3. Where can I return my voted ballot I received through the mail?

A voter may return their own completed ballot using one of the following options:

• In person at City Hall during regular business hours:
  • Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • We can only accept ballots for Champlin voters.
    • You may not return your voted ballot to any polling place on Election Day.
    • Ballots received after 3 p.m. on Election Day will NOT be counted.

4. How do I know if my absentee ballot has been counted?

You can track the status of your absentee ballot at any point in the process and confirm that it was received and counted at the secretary of state’s website.  Please note, in order for the tracker to work you must enter all information exactly the same as what you put on your application. You can also check the status of your ballot by contacting Hennepin County Elections at 612-348-5151.

Status notations:

• Initialized – Your ballot application has been received by election officials and is being processed.
• Sent – Election officials have verified the information on your ballot application and have issued your ballot materials (either in person or through the mail).
• Received – Election officials have received your completed absentee ballot.
• Accepted – Your ballot is counted. Election officials have verified that you have met all requirements under state law to have your ballot counted.
• Rejected – Your ballot has not been counted because required information was either missing or unverifiable on the ballot envelope you returned to elections officials. Election officials will send you a replacement ballot for completion. If this is within five days of Election Day, a replacement ballot will not be sent through the mail. Election officials will attempt to contact you by telephone or email to notify you that your ballot was rejected and provide you with options for casting a replacement ballot.

5. How can I serve as an election judge?

The city hires election workers to assist with each election.  If selected, you'll be placed in one of four polling locations to ensure every eligible ballot is cast and counted. You'll verify voter eligibility, assist with voter registration, distribute ballots, and certify results. Election workers are paid $11 – $13 per hour.  Apply to serve as an election judge.

6. Where can I return a voted ballot for someone else?

Under current state law, an individual returning a ballot for someone else will be required to show ID and complete an agent delivery log.

A person may return a voted ballot for up to three people in any election, not including their own ballot, using one of the options below:

•  In person at City Hall during regular business hours:
  • Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• An individual can drop ballots for others into a blue USPS box at any time. 
  • The limit does not apply to this method of ballot return.
• Please note we can only accept ballots for Champlin voters.
• You may NOT return a voted ballot to any polling place on Election Day.
• Ballots received after 3 p.m. on Election Day will NOT be counted.

7. I already completed and submitted an absentee ballot, can I change my vote?

If the date is more than 7 days before Election Day and you already voted early by absentee ballot, either in person at city hall or through the mail, you may request your ballot be destroyed. At that time you may request a new ballot be issued to you. After that time if your ballot has been accepted, you may not change your vote.

8. Who should I contact?

• Champlin Elections — 763.923.7109
• Hennepin County Elections — 612.348.5151
• Minnesota Secretary of State's Office — 1.800.600.VOTE (8683)

Note: Elections staff can only provide you with information regarding your own ballot or registration status. We can't give you information about other voters.