How is your vote counted?

Whether you vote in person or by mail, there are numerous checks to ensure an accurate count.
Local elections officials in Minnesota are encountering more questions about voting than ever before as former President Donald Trump and his allies have sowed distrust in elections. Here’s what happens to your ballot after you select the candidates, with either in-person voting or with your mail-in ballot, using Hennepin County as an example.

Voting in person on Election Day

Voting by mail