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Historic Voter Turnout in 2026 Primary
SAINT PAUL – More than 1,103,000 Minnesotans cast ballots on August 11 - about 25% of eligible voters in Minnesota, according to unofficial election results. This is the first time more than 1 million votes have been cast in a Primary. The previous high was set in 2018 with 925,554 ballots cast. Additional historical election statistics are available online.
“Minnesotans value democracy and they’ve proved it once again by showing up to vote in record numbers,” said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. “My call to Minnesotans now is to make their plan to vote on November 3 so we can once again lead the nation in voter turnout.”
Election results will be reviewed and certified by counties over the next week and will be presented to the State Canvassing Board on August 18, 2026.