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2026 Early Voting and Absentee Ballot Administration
Summary
Richfield will offer 18 days of in-person early voting this year instead of 46 days of in-person absentee voting. Voters can still request ballots by mail or online starting 46 days out, and Hennepin County plus a city board will process absentee ballots.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The 18-day option reduces administrative workload and costs compared with the 46-day in-person absentee alternative.
✅Who benefits
Voters, who retain full absentee access while the city saves on election administration.
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