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If you haven't requested a ballot yet, we recommend voting early in person or voting on Election Day.
You can find your early voting location here and your Election Day polling location here.
Your absentee ballot must be returned by Election Day, which is on...
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
You can track your ballot here!
Return your ballot as soon as possible by mail or by dropping it off at your county election office by 5:00 pm on Election Day.
Some voters may be able to return their ballot to designated ballot drop box locations. Check drop box locations here.
Find out more information about voting by absentee ballot in Minnesota here.
Minnesota allows you to vote early at your local elections office.
Locate your county election office here.
Ask your local elections office when they're open for early voting.
Some cities and towns may have additional locations where you can vote early.
These places can be found here.
The first day to vote early in person is
Friday, September 18th, 2026
The last day to vote early in person is
Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Find out more about election dates here.
Schedule your Voting Plan
Find out more about voting early in person here.
Election Day is on
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Polls are open from
7:00 a.m.*
to
8:00 p.m.
*Towns with less than 500 registered voters are not required to open until 10:00 a.m. However, most choose to open at 7:00 a.m.
Find Your Polling Location with the Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder
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Find out more about Election Day here.