2026 Minnesota Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Minnesota, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Minnesota

NOV03

2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting: September 18, 2026 – November 2, 2026; Minnesota allows no-excuse in-person absentee/early voting to begin 46 days before Election Day (6 weeks) and continues through the day before.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 13, 2026; Mail registration closes 21 days before the election, but Minnesota allows same-day registration in person on Election Day.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed): November 2, 2026; No excuse is required for mail voting, and ballot requests are accepted up until the day before Election Day.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Absentee ballots must be received by the county/city election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Minnesota's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

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In-person early voting
June 26, 2026 – August 10, 2026
Minnesota allows no-excuse in-person absentee/early voting to begin 46 days before Election Day (6 weeks) and continues through the day before.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
July 21, 2026
Mail registration closes 21 days before the election, but Minnesota allows same-day registration in person on Election Day.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
August 10, 2026
No excuse is required for mail voting, and ballot requests are accepted up until the day before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by August 11, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county/city election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
September 18, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Minnesota allows no-excuse in-person absentee/early voting to begin 46 days before Election Day (6 weeks) and continues through the day before.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 13, 2026
Mail registration closes 21 days before the election, but Minnesota allows same-day registration in person on Election Day.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
November 2, 2026
No excuse is required for mail voting, and ballot requests are accepted up until the day before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county/city election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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