With the general election fast approaching, there is an option for 
Eagan residents who cannot make it to the polling booth on election day 
but would like to cast their vote nevertheless. It is called absentee 
voting and here is how it works:
  1. First, make sure that you are eligible (one of the following
     should apply to you):
        a. You will not be present in your precinct on election day
        b. You are suffering from an illness or disability which would
           prevent you from going to the polling place on election day
        c. You cannot go to the polling place on election day due to
           religious discipline or observance
        d. You will be serving as an election judge in another precinct
           on election day

  2. Obtain an absentee ballot application. You can obtain the
     application in one of the following ways:
        a. By visiting the Dakota County Service Center in Hastings,
           Apple Valley or West St. Paul
        b. By calling the County voice messaging system at (651) 438-4380
        c. By sending an email request to elections@co.dakota.mn.us
        d. By directly downloading from the web:
           http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/treasurer/pdf/Absent_T_Ballot.pdf

  3. Complete the application and mail or fax it to

       Dakota County Elections
       1590 Highway 55
       Hastings, MN 55033
       Fax: (651) 438-4391
Important: Your application must be received (not postmarked) by 
Election Day. You can mail your application anytime in advance.

  4. The county will mail you an absentee ballot approximately 30 days
     prior to the general election.

For more information, you can call the Dakota County Elections 
Department at (651) 438-4391 or (651) 438-4576 or visit the following 
web page: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/treasurer/absentee.htm