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SUBJECT: UPDATED: City Encourages the public to vote from home in the August Primary
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer
UPDATED: City encourages the public to vote from home in the August Primary
*This release has been updated to include information on absentee ballots being accepted until August 13, if postmarked on Election Day.
[Duluth, MN] – The State Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Early Voting opens on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Vote from Home! Due to COVID-19, the public is strongly encouraged to vote by mail. Visit www.mnvotes.org to submit an absentee ballot request or visit duluthmn.gov/city-clerk. A witness is NOT required for 2020 primary ballots of registered voters. Voters are encouraged to request an absentee ballot before July 10, 2020 to ensure timely delivery and to mail return ballots by August 5, 2020 to ensure delivery before Election Day. Voters can also return ballots in person to City Hall.
Absentee ballots are recommended to be received by the City Clerk’s Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, August 11, 2020. Absentee ballots that are postmarked on Election Day will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on August 13, 2020.
Early Voting Days and Hours. Beginning June 26, 2020, Duluth voters can vote early in person at Duluth City Hall, 411 W. 1st St. Duluth, MN 55802, Room 330. You do not need an appointment to vote. Stay safe protocols are in place at City Hall and masks are available for voters.
Open the following days and times for early voting:
- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (closed July 3rd and 6th)
- Saturday, August 4, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Monday, August 10, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2020 is the last day to vote early.
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