Early voting in Minnesota, both in-person and via mail, starts one week from today on September 20. This is a presidential election year but Minnesotans will also be electing a U.S. Senator and all U.S. House of Representative seats. The Minnesota House of Representatives is also on the ballot as are many local elections at the county and city level.
How to register to vote
The deadline to register in advance to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the general election. You can register by mail, online or in person.
- Online: Use the state’s voter information portal to register, update your voter information and check your registration status. You will need an email address and a Minnesota state ID, driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- By mail: Download and print an application. Mail or drop off your completed application to either your county election office or to the secretary of state’s office at First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101.
- In person: Register in person when you vote early or at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You’ll need an approved form of ID with your current address, such as a Minnesota driver’s license, state-issued ID or tribal ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need a photo ID, along with a utility bill dated within 30 days of the election, lease or other document that confirms your name and current address. ID requirements can be found at the secretary of state website.
How to request an absentee ballot
Registered voters can request a ballot any time except on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. However, you need to submit your request early enough time for officials to mail you a ballot before the election and for you to return it via mail.
Request a ballot by mail, in person or online:
- By mail: Print this application from the state elections website. Mail your completed application to your county election office.
- In person: Request an absentee ballot at your county election office. You also can complete and return your ballot at the office.
- Online: Use the state’s absentee ballot request portal to apply for your ballot.
- Deadline to register to vote: Tuesday, Oct. 15
- Deadline to return an absentee ballot: Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.
- Early voting schedule: Friday, Sept. 20, to Monday, Nov. 4
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
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