On Friday, October 18, 2024, at Edina City Hall, a vehicle was photographed with the hatch open, revealing sealed transfer cases of ballots inside. Please see the statement from Hennepin County as posted on Edina's website.
The transfer cases contained City of Bloomington ballots that were voted between the dates of October 11 through October 17. Hennepin County has confirmed that all ballots that were picked up from the City of Bloomington on October 18 were accounted for and were not tampered with.
The City of Bloomington followed all proper procedures for transferring ballots to Hennepin County. The seal numbers on the City of Bloomington transfer cases were recorded prior to leaving Bloomington Civic Plaza and were still intact upon arrival at Hennepin County. Bloomington received confirmation that all ballots Hennepin County received since voting began on September 20 have been accounted for.
The City of Bloomington has a robust plan in place for the security of election materials.
FAQ
How can I track my ballot?
You can track your ballot at mnvotes.org.
Can I vote again?
No. The claw back period ended on October 17, 2024. Accepted ballots are in the process of being tabulated.
When does direct balloting start?
Direct balloting (ballot is inserted directly into the machine) started on Friday, October 18. All ballots now stay at Civic Plaza and are not couriered to Hennepin County.
