2026 voter guide
MN
How to vote in Minnesota in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026(received)
- Register in person by
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Monday, November 2, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day before Election Day. By mail: Received by 5 p.m. on the 21st day before Election Day. In person: Election Day. Same-day registration available.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office — or same-day at the polls.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Minnesota. Received before Election Day, but we recommend submitting at least 7 days before Election Day to allow time to receive absentee ballot and submit by Election Day
Returning it: Received by Election Day by mail, drop box, or in person to the local election official by 8 p.m.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedVote early in person by absentee ballot starting Friday, September 18, 2026; from Friday, October 16 through Monday, November 2 you can feed your ballot directly into a ballot counter.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
One statewide measure is certified for Minnesota's 2026 ballot so far.
Alter Management and Investment Policies for Permanent School Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Education funding · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would change how the Minnesota Permanent School Fund is invested and distributed, requiring the fund to be managed so its purchasing power is preserved over time. The constitution currently requires the fund's principal to remain perpetual and inviolate.
A yes vote means: Changes the fund's investment and distribution rules to require preserving its purchasing power over time.
A no vote means: Keeps the current requirement that the fund's principal remain perpetual and inviolate.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Minnesota?
Yes — Minnesota has official online registration (deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in Minnesota can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
Yes — Minnesota offers same-day registration. Online: 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day before Election Day. By mail: Received by 5 p.m. on the 21st day before Election Day. In person: Election Day. Same-day registration available.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Minnesota deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Minnesota election office. Found an error? Tell us.