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All voters can vote early by absentee ballot in Minnesota. No excuse or reason is needed. 

Options for voting before Election Day:

On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place. View information about voting on Election Day.

Special election for Saint Paul Ward 4 city council representative and White Bear Lake mayoral primary 

A special election for city council representative of Ward 4, as well as the White Bear Lake Mayoral primary, have been scheduled for Aug. 12, 2025. Absentee voting begins on June 27. Voters can begin voting by mail or in-person at the Plato Building.

  • Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Extended hours available:

  • Sat., Aug. 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 
  • Mon., Aug. 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m
     

Find your polling place, confirm if you live in the district, update registration, and view sample ballots at mnvotes.gov

Polling places in White Bear Lake and Saint Paul Ward 4 will be open on Election Day, Aug. 12, from 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.