Minnesota offers same-day voter registration, meaning that voters are able to register to vote in person at their polling place on Election Day on November 3, 2026. Voters can register to vote in-person, online or by mail up to 21 days before the election (October 13, 2026) by 11:59 PM.
Eligibility
In order to register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Minnesota 20 days before Election Day, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.
- Minnesota residents can pre-register to vote at 17 years old but must be 18 to vote.
- College students can choose to vote in Minnesota or their home state, but may only be registered and vote in one state. Find information on voting in Minnesota as a college student here.
- Residents can not vote if they are currently incarcerated serving a felony sentence or if a judge has restricted their right to vote. Find more information about voting restrictions in Minnesota here.
- Find more information about the eligibility requirements for voting in Minnesota here.
Deadline
The deadline to register to vote in Minnesota for the 2026 general election is October 13, 2025, which is 21 days before the election. (Mail in ballots must be received by October 13, 2026). Minnesota offers same-day voter registration at voters’ polling locations on Election Day on November 3, 2026.
Voter Registration Process
There are three options for registering to vote in Minnesota: online registration, mailing in a completed printable application, or registering in-person.
- Minnesota voters can register to vote in person at their local elections office until October 13, 2026, at their early voting locations during the early voting period, or at their polling place on Election Day.
- Further voter registration information for Minnesota can be found here.
This page was last updated on October 3, 2026.
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Minnesota offers in-person, absentee, and in-person absentee (early) voting in the 2026 general election.
Vote-By-Mail Practices
There are no eligibility requirements to vote absentee in Minnesota, To vote by mail, you must apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to you. Absentee applications can be requested online or by filling out a printable absentee application and returning it to your county election office by mail, fax or email.
- Absentee ballots become available 46 days before the election (September 18, 2026). It is recommended you apply before October 20 to allow your county election office enough time to mail the ballot to you before the election.
- Your ballot must be received by mail by Election Day to be counted. You can track your ballot here. If you are dropping it off in person, it must be returned to the Election Office that sent your ballot no later than 3PM.
- You do not need to be registered to vote to request an absentee ballot since a voter registration application will be included in the materials. However, you must show proof of registration when registering.
- Further absentee voting information for Minnesota is listed here
Early Voting
Minnesota is now offering early voting for the first time in 2026!
Election Day Practices
On Election Day, polls are open 7am-8pm. However, in towns with fewer than 500 residents, polls are not required to open before 10:00AM, but may choose to open earlier. Click here to find a list of polling places opening later than 7:00AM.
- If your Minnesota voter registration is current and active, you do not need to provide identification at the polls. However, if you are a first-time voter who has not had your voter registration verified or someone planning to register to vote, you will need to provide proof of residency.
- Further Minnesota voting information is listed here.
This page was last updated on October 3, 2026.
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