ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING IS NOT AVAILABLE AT LILYDALE CITY HALL. 

In-person absentee voting locations f​or Aug. 11 primary election

Lilydale voters may cast absentee ballots in person at the following locations from June 26–Aug. 10, except for Friday, July 3 (observation of Independence Day holiday).

• Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings
  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  Monday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  Monday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul
  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  Monday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

By mail

To request an absentee ballot for 2026​​ elections, use the online Minnesota Absentee Ballot Request or one of the following downloadable applications​:

​Absentee Ballot Application ​
Large Print A​bsentee Application

​Return the forms by:​

• Mail to:
  Dakota County Elections​
  1590 Highway 55
  Hastings, MN 55033-2343
• Email scanned document to elections@co.dakota.mn.us  
• Fax to 651-438-4391
• Bring your application to a county office listed above.

Mailed absentee ballots

For most elections, the first absentee ballots are mailed 46 days before Election Day.

When your ballot arrives:

1. Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.
2. Find a witness when you vote and complete your ballot. The witness can be either a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old on election day or a notary.
3. Return the ballot right away in the provided envelopes.

​Your ballot must be returned by Election Day to be counted.

Make sure your ballot​​ is counted

You may track the status of yo​ur ballot and confirm that it was received and counted.

Questions or need assistance? 

Please contact Lilydale city staff at 651-457-2316 or email cityoflilydale@comcast.net.