Voter Information

Residents may vote by absentee ballot for any election. Absentee ballots will be available 46 days prior to the election. For the Municipal Election on Nov 4, 2025, absentee ballots are available starting Friday, Sept 19. Learn about your voting options below.

Municipal Offices on 2025 Ballot

Offices up for election in 2025 are:

  • two council members for a term of four years commencing Jan 1, 2026, and expiring Dec 31, 2029

2025 Candidate Information

Vote Absentee In Person

The in-person absentee ballot process from Sept 19 through Oct 16, 2025 involves the use of envelopes. The entire absentee balloting process can be completed in person at Golden Valley City Hall, 2nd floor - City Clerk's Office, 7800 Golden Valley Rd. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

To vote absentee, voters must fill out an application when arriving at City Hall. Election workers will review the application and issue a ballot to vote on site.

Vote Early by Direct Balloting In Person

Direct balloting allows residents to vote in person and place their ballots through a tabulator (just like on election day). Voters must fill out an application when arriving at City Hall before a ballot can be issued to the voter. This process is available 18 days before an election. For the 2025 Municipal Election, direct balloting (early voting) begins Friday, Oct 17.

Direct balloting hours at Golden Valley City Hall, 2nd floor - Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road:

  • Friday, Oct 17 to Friday, Oct 31
    8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday, Nov 1
    9 am to 3 pm
  • Monday, Nov 3
    8 am to 5 pm

Vote Absentee By Mail

To receive an absentee ballot, you'll need to complete an absentee ballot application. Once your completed application is received, your absentee ballot will be mailed to you with instructions. There are several ways to apply for an absentee ballot:

  • Online - Unfortunately the online application process at mnvotes.org is not available for local elections. This link will be reactivated in 2026 when applications for any federal, state, or county elections are available.
  • Email, Mail, or Fax - Download the absentee ballot application (PDF) and send the completed form by:
    • email hc.vote@hennepin.us
    • mail (Hennepin County Elections, PSL 012
      Government Center
      300 South 6th Street
      Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487)
    • fax: 612-348-2151

If you're unable to download the application, call 612-348-5151 to request that an absentee ballot application be sent to you.

Vote By Agent

In special situations, you may ask an agent to pick up and return an absentee ballot for you starting seven days before the election. This is called agent delivery. Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website for more information or call the Golden Valley elections team at 763-593-3961.

Military & Overseas Voters

If you are in the military or residing overseas, there is a different process for applying and voting by absentee ballot. Visit the Hennepin County website for more information.

Track Your Absentee Ballot

You can track your absentee ballot using the Absentee Ballot Status Lookup feature on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.