Wayzata voters: Early voting starts July 24 at City Hall (18 days ahead)

Wayzata voters who want to vote before Election Day can head to Wayzata City Hall beginning July 24, 2026—the start of Minnesota’s 18-day early in-person voting window for the Aug. 11, 2026 primary.

To avoid calendar confusion, think in Minnesota’s timing terms: early voting starts 18 days before Election Day. For this Aug. 11 primary, that lands on July 24.

Quick answer: start date, where, and City Hall hours

Start: Friday, July 24, 2026
Where: Wayzata City Hall, 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391
Regular hours (City Hall): Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:00–11:00 a.m.
Extended hours: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Monday, August 10, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

What changed in Minnesota: the “18-day” early voting option

Minnesota’s early voting option is designed to be more like voting at a polling place on Election Day. It starts 18 days before the election. Voters complete a short certificate, receive a ballot to vote on-site, and then insert the voted ballot into a ballot counter.

In other words: for this new option, don’t count on the 46-day traditional absentee voting window—look for the 18-day early voting start instead.

What Wayzata approved

Wayzata’s election materials say the City Council approved the 18-day early voting option for future statewide primary and general elections. For the Aug. 11, 2026 primary, that means Wayzata voters can use early in-person voting at City Hall starting July 24, 2026.

Wayzata voters: exactly when to go for the Aug. 11 primary

For the Aug. 11, 2026 primary, the state’s early-voting calendar lists:

Start of early voting: Friday, July 24
Last day to vote early in person: Monday, August 10

Wayzata’s City Hall schedule for this early-voting window is:

Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Saturday (extended): August 8, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Monday (extended): August 10, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Where to vote early in person (and what to do next)

For early in-person voting in this window, go to Wayzata City Hall at 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Before you head out, the practical step is simple: double-check the posted early-voting hours and dates. Early voting has a defined start and end, and Wayzata’s schedule includes the two extended-hour days listed above.

Also note that Minnesota’s Secretary of State says you can register when you vote if you show proof of residence.

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