Minnesota Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Minnesota Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Minnesota elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Minnesota elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Minnesota.
Minnesota Federal and State Elections
Tue Aug 11, 2026 - Minnesota Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Jul 21, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Jul 21, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Tue Jul 21, 2026 11:59PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted byMon Aug 10, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Fri Jun 26, 2026 to Mon Aug 10, 2026
Minnesota Local Elections
Tue Mar 10, 2026 - Minnesota Township Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Feb 17, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Feb 17, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Tue Feb 17, 2026 11:59PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted byMon Mar 9, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Hand Delivered by
Tue Mar 10, 2026 3:00PM - In-Person, Received by
Tue Mar 10, 2026 3:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Mar 10, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Fri Feb 6, 2026 to Mon Mar 9, 2026
Minnesota Federal and State Elections
Tue Aug 11, 2026 - Minnesota Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byYour Absentee Ballot Request will serve as your voter registration application. It is recommended you request your Absentee Ballot by June 5th.
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Recommended byIt is recommended you request your Absentee Ballot by June 5th to ensure you receive your ballot early enough to complete and mail to your election office so it is received by Election Day.
Fri Jun 5, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Post Received byMN SOS recommends UOCAVA voters mail ballots by July 10th.
Ballots cannot be returned by email, fax or online.
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Minnesota Local Elections
Tue Mar 10, 2026 - Minnesota Township Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byTue Mar 10, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Mar 10, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Post Received byReturn your materials early enough to account for delivery time via mail, a package delivery service (such as FedEx or UPS) or the diplomatic pouch at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You cannot return your ballot by email or fax.
Tue Mar 10, 2026
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