How to Vote in Minnesota

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Minnesota.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Minnesota

Minnesota Primary Election

Minnesota Primary Election

Aug 13, 2024

Early voting: Fri June 28, 2024 - Mon August 12, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Jul 22, 2024
Mail: Received by Tue Jul 23, 2024
In person: Mon Aug 12, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by Monday, August 12, 2024
In Person: Mon August 12, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Mon August 12, 2024
In person: Received by Mon August 12, 2024

Register to Vote

Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Minnesota. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Minnesota Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information