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Minneapolis sees 2,000+ mail-in ballots in first two weeks of early voting

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MINNEAPOLIS —Minneapolis city officials on Thursday announced that thousands of voters have already mailed in ballots for the Nov. 7 election.

The city received 2,117 early ballots between Sept. 22 — when early voting began — and Oct. 2. It's an increase of 14% compared to the first 11 days of early voting in 2021.

In order to vote early by mail, voters will need to request an absentee ballot.

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Minnesotans can vote by mail, in person at the Early Vote Center and at their polling place on Election Day. 

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