The next election in Minnesota is Minnesota General Election on .
More than 4,570 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to state offices like Minnesota District Court Judge - District 9, Seat 7.
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Same-day registration is available on Election Day,
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in Minnesota by using one of the following methods:
The online application is available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Lao, Oromo, Khmer, and Amharic.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
Eligible Minnesotans can register to vote or update their voter registration when you apply for or renew their Minnesota driver’s license, instruction permit, or state identification card.
Before this law, applicants at Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) needed to check a box “opting in” to voter registration. Under the new law, the eligible applicants will be registered without needing to affirmatively “opt in.” Applicants can still choose to opt out of voter registration. Learn more on the Secretary of State’s website.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Minnesota varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide your MN-issued driver's license or MN ID card number or the last four digits of your social security number if do not have an MN-issued driver's license or MN ID card.
You are required to provide your Minnesota driver's license or state ID number to register to Vote. If you do not have a Minnesota driver's license or state ID then you will have to provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you have neither, please write 'none' on the form. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota identification card number, or the last four numbers of your Social Security number.
Bring proof of residence by having the requirements to satisfy one of the below options: 1.) Your ID with current name and address. Show your valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit or ID or your Tribal ID with name, address, photo and signature. 2.) Photo ID plus a document with your current name and address. Approved photo IDs (can be expired) include driver's license, state ID, or learner's permit issued by any state, US passport, US Military or Veteran ID, Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo, or Minnesota student ID. Documents include utility bill (dated within 30 days of the election), bank statement, lease valid through Election Day, or current student fee statement. 3.) A registered voter from your precinct who can confirm your address by signing an oath. 4.) If you live in a residential facility, a staff person of the facility who can confirm your address and their employment at the facility.
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
Be prepared to provide your MN-issued driver's license or MN ID card number or the last four digits of your social security number if do not have an MN-issued driver's license or MN ID card.
You are required to provide your Minnesota driver's license or state ID number to register to Vote. If you do not have a Minnesota driver's license or state ID then you will have to provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you have neither, please write 'none' on the form. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota identification card number, or the last four numbers of your Social Security number.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Minnesota can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Minnesota, you need to be registered to vote at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming Minnesota General Election, your voter registration application must be:
Yes, Minnesota has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline, you may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.
Yes, in Minnesota, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot.
Minnesota residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Minnesota, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Voters in Minnesota has an "open primary" so voters choose which party's primary to participate in when they vote their ballot.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming Minnesota General Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Minnesota’s Secretary of State website.
For the Minnesota General Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 46 days before Election Day and ends 1 day before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
Minnesota does not require that you present an ID when you vote in person on Election Day. As long as you have registered to vote in the precinct and show up at the correct polling place, you should be able to vote. That being said, it never hurts to bring a form of identification to your polling place, just in case!
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 AM* to 8:00 PM at all polling places statewide in Minnesota.
*In state and federal elections, towns with less than 500 residents are not required to open until 10 AM. but most choose to open at 7 AM.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Minnesota, you can find more information on the accessibility page from the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
According to the Minnesota Secretary of State, all registered voters are eligible to vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person as long as your ballot has not already been counted.
Minnesota provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting Minnesota’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
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