En español | Minnesota offers several ways to register to vote, including online, by mail and in person at the polls on Election Day. Any registered voter can request a no-excuse absentee ballot and vote from home, but you’ll need another registered voter or a notary as a witness.
The state's Nov. 8 general election decided races for governor, the U.S. House of Representatives, state legislature and other statewide offices.
Minnesota has approved new U.S. congressional and state legislative maps based on the 2020 census. The redrawing of the state's district boundaries may change which candidates appear on your ballot and where you vote.
No. Minnesotans don’t affiliate with a party when they register to vote, so you can choose which primary in which to participate. But you can vote in only one party’s primary.
Any registered voter can request a no-excuse absentee ballot and vote from home November’s general election. Voters can request ballots throughout the year — except on Election Day — but officials recommend that you submit a request a few weeks before an election. You can request a ballot online, by mail or in person.
Once you receive your ballot, you’ll need a witness signature from a notary or from another registered voter. You can return your ballot by mail or in person.
Voters with disabilities and those who are hospitalized or live in a nursing home or assisted living facility can designate an agent to pick up and return an absentee ballot for them. But they will need to fill out an additional form and have their agent deliver it to their county election office.
Yes. Check the status of your absentee ballot using the state’s voter information portal.
Yes, you can cast an absentee ballot in person at your county elections office and, in some cases, at your city clerk’s office. Hours vary by day and by location, so contact your county elections office for more information.
Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. — towns with populations below 500 may not open polling places before 10 a.m. You should be allowed to vote if you’re in line before the polls close. Use the state’s voter information portal to find your polling location and hours.
If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring ID. If you need to register or update your registration, or haven’t voted in more than four years, proof of residence may be required. Valid forms of ID include a Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota state ID. You can also show a photo ID plus a document with your current name and address. A full list of acceptable IDs is on the secretary of state’s website.
Editor’s note: This guide was updated on Nov. 29, 2022. The guide was first published on July 29, 2020.
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