Politics & Government

City Council Special Election Set for Valentine's Day

Absentee voting begins Friday, Jan. 13.

A special election to fill the vacant Minnetonka City Council Member, At Large Seat B, is set for Tuesday, Feb. 14.

The seat became vacant when former Council Member Amber Greves resigned the position in December.

The eight candidates running for the seat are: Patty Acomb, Joe Bodell, Bonnie Burton, John Knight, Peggy Kvam, Thom Lien, Joel Olson and David Webb.

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Kent P Campbell and Bjorn Rossing filed for candidacy but have now withdrawn from the race.

Absentee voting

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Absentee voting will be available if you cannot get to the polling place on Election Day due to absence from the precinct, illness or disability, religious observance, or service as an election judge in another precinct.

How do I vote absentee?

Absentee voting for the special election begins Friday, Jan. 13, and continues through Monday, Feb. 13.

Voters may vote in person at during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended absentee voting hours are available Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 13, until 5 p.m.

Voters may also absentee vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot application at 952-939-8200. Applications may also be downloaded from the Absentee Voting page on the city's website. Upon receipt of your completed application, a ballot will be mailed to you. Remember, the voted ballot must be received at city hall by Election Day for the vote to count.

A sample ballot is available on the Elections page.

Special election is Feb. 14

Polling places will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, and remain open until 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.

Polling locations

All voters will vote at their regular polling location, however, some of the room locations may have changed. Follow signs at your polling place, and check the Elections page for current room updates.

If you vote at the Lindbergh Center, consider voting during the day, as a Hopkins High School basketball game is scheduled for the evening.

Visit the Polling Place Finder for the address of your specific polling place.

Voters may only vote in person at their assigned polling place. Be sure to know your correct polling place—it will save you time.


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