2026 Elections Information

Published on September 11, 2026

November 3, 2026 is the General Election.

Early Voting

If voters are unable to vote on Election Day, they may vote by absentee ballot. Fridley residents are welcome to vote early at the Fridley Civic Campus (7071 University Avenue﴿ beginning Sept. 18 for

the General Election. Voting hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m. Additional voting hours will also be held:

  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. ‐ 7 p.m.

  • Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m.

  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m.

Voters may also vote at the Anoka County Courthouse (2100 Third Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303).

In addition, voters may request ballots be mailed to their home. To apply for a mailed absentee ballot, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website: sos.state.mn.us, or call 1‐877‐600‐VOTE (8683).

Absentee ballots can be returned via mail or in person to:

Anoka County Elections & Voter Registration
2100 3rd Ave, Suite 160
Anoka, MN 55303

Local Candidates

For Fridley City Council, the following vacancies will be on the ballot: City Councilmember, Wards 1, 2 and 3. Terms for these Council positions are four years, beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and ending Dec. 31, 2030.

Polling Place Changes

A reminder if you reside in Ward 1, Precinct 2, your polling location has changed from Hayes Elementary to the new building at Commons Park (555 61st Ave). If you have any questions about where you vote, you can look up your address and polling location at the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website or contact the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@FridleyMN.gov or 763‐572‐3573.

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