Before absentee ballots can be counted, they must be accepted. Upon receipt, ballots are inspected to ensure they meet all the requirements to be counted. The signature and ID information must match those on the absentee ballot application. Ballot envelopes are then marked either accepted or rejected.

Accepted absentee ballots
Accepted ballots are held in a secure location until counting begins.
Absentee ballot counting starts at 5 p.m. seven days before Election Day.
Learn more: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/elections/absentee-voting

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