Primary Election - Election Day is August 11th (7am - 8pm)
Absentee voting for the General Election can be done at:
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Friday, June 26, 2026 through Thursday July 23, 2026
2026 Primary Election Important Dates
| Friday, June 26, 2024 to July 23, 2026 | In-person Absentee Voting Begins Location at Hennepin County Government Center |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 | City Hall open for Early Voting from 9 am to 4 pm |
| Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Extended hours for Absentee Voting 9 am to 3 pm |
| Monday, August 10, 2026 | Early voting closes at 5 pm |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Primary Election Day - 7 am to 8 pm at City Hall |
General Election - Election Day is November 3rd (7am - 8pm)
Absentee voting for the General Election can be done at:
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Friday, September 16, 2026 through Thursday October 15th
The following calendar is currently preliminary and will be updated as new information is received from Hennepin County.
2026 General Election Important Dates
| Friday, September 16, 2024 to October 15, 2026 | In-person Absentee Voting Begins Location at Hennepin County Government Center |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | City Hall open for Early Voting from 9 am to 4 pm |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Extended hours for Absentee Voting 9 am to 3 pm |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | Extended hours for Early Voting until 7 pm |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Extended hours for Early Voting 9 am to 3 pm |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Extended hours for Early Voting 9 am to 3 pm |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Early voting closes at 5 pm |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | General Election Day - 7 am to 8 pm at City Hall |
City Offices on the November Ballot
Maple Plain city residents interested in running for office may file an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay a non-refundable $2 filing fee at City Hall, 5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain, MN 55359. The filing period for City office positions opens July 14th and ends July 28th. Candidates may file during regular City Hall office hours.
Candidate Resources
Newly elected Councilmembers training: Training will be held in February or early March 2027.
What Is on Your Ballot?
The Minnesota Secretary of State website provides a tool that allows you to view what is on the Election Day ballot in 2026! View your sample ballot here!