City of Minneapolis expands access to polls with additional hours, early vote locations

With two weeks to go until Election Day, Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services (EVS) is expanding access for voters by offering extended hours and multiple ways for residents to cast their votes . Starting Monday, Minneapolis residents have access to expanded hours at the city's main Early Vote Center at 980 E. Hennepin Ave. Monday al so mark s the beginning of 12 one-day pop - up early vote locations across the Cit y . Then s tarting Tuesday, Oct. 20, a new North and South Early Vote center will provide residents two additiona l locations to cast their vote or drop off their ballots ahe ad of Election Da y .

"At a time when voting access and election administrations are facing growing political pressure across the country, Minneapolis is taking a different approach and opening more doors, instead of putting up barriers," said Mayor Jacob Frey . "Our job is not to tell people how to vote - it's to make sure every eligible voter can cast their ballot freely, safely, and confidently."

"Early voting is a secure, easy way to make your voice heard in this election," said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon . "These sites allow Minneapolis residents another option to make voting a part of their regular routine and help ensure Minnesota once again leads the nation in voter turnout."