2010 Election Calendar *

More details on the 2010 election season can be found on these election Web sites:

City of Minneapolis www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections

Hennepin County www.hennepin.us/elections

MN Secretary of State www.sos.state.mn.us

2010 Election Calendar

February 2

Precinct Caucuses for major parties: Democratic-Farmer-Labor, Independence and Republican

May 18 – June 1

Candidate Filing

June 3

5 p.m. deadline for candidate withdrawal

June 25 – August 9

Absentee balloting period for Primary

July 20

Voter pre-registration for the Primary closes at 5 p.m.

August 3

Public Accuracy Test at Minneapolis Voting Equipment Election Warehouse: 12 noon

August 7

Extended hours for absentee voting: 10:00am – 3:00pm

August 9

Extended hours for absentee voting: 8:00am – 5:00pm

August 10

Primary – Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

September 17 – November 1

Absentee balloting period for General Election

October 12

Voter pre-registration for the General Election closes at 5 p.m.

October 26

Public Accuracy Test at Minneapolis Voting Equipment Election Warehouse: 12 noon

October 30

Extended hours for absentee voting: 10:00am – 3:00pm

November 1

Extended hours for absentee voting: 8:00am – 5:00pm

November 2

General Election – Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

* In all matters, Minnesota Election Law or Minneapolis Charter is the final authority, not this calendar. Information is subject to change based on actions of the Minnesota Legislature, current rulemaking and the Minneapolis City Council.