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Minnesota Elections Calendar - 2025 and 2026

Primary Election - August 11,2026​

The state primary are held on the second Tuesday in August in each even-numbered year to select the nominees of the major political parties for partisan offices. MN ST § 204D.03

Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

August Primary Election Election's Important Dates:
June 26, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting begins: In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day..
July 22, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: Mail or drop off your application to either your county election office .
July 22, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline Online: You can register to vote online. Online registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day.
August 10, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early voting ends at 5 p.m. the day before Election Day..
August 11, 2026 Election Day Voter Registration Deadline: Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. M.S.A. §201.061. You can register or update your registration when you vote, whether that is at your polling place on Election Day or at an early voting location. However, voters are encouraged to register before Election Day. It will save you time at the polling place. .

General Election - November 3,2026​

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

November General Election Election's Important Dates:
September 18, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting begins: In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day..
October 14, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: Mail or drop off your application to either your county election office .
October 14, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline Online: You can register to vote online. Online registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day.
November 2, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early voting ends at 5 p.m. the day before Election Day..
November 3, 2026 Election Day Voter Registration Deadline: Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. M.S.A. §201.061. You can register or update your registration when you vote, whether that is at your polling place on Election Day or at an early voting location. However, voters are encouraged to register before Election Day. It will save you time at the polling place. .

NOTES​

This page contains dates and deadlines information on elections occurring in Minnesota

Election dates,voter registration deadlines,early voting, absenstee voting, and voting hours apply to statewide elections in most cases. However, Check with your Town Clerk for the hours of voting, and voter registration deadlines as they vary by town. Please be advised that these dates are updated regularly but are subject to scheduling changes at the local level.

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