Special Elections
Special elections are used to fill vacant offices or decide ballot questions; they can be scheduled at various times during the year, and may be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled election. The following statutes govern special elections:
- Federal, state and county offices: Minnesota Statutes 204D.17-204D.29
- City and town offices and questions: Minnesota Statutes 205.10
- School district offices and questions: Minnesota Statutes 205A.05
Upcoming Special Elections
The Office of the Secretary of State has been notified of the following special elections. Contact the local jurisdiction for details about the vacant office or ballot question. Last updated February 11, 2026.
April 14, 2026
- Special Election Faribault County (Question)
- Special Election McLeod County Commissioner District 5 (Vacancy)
- School District Special Election ISD 1 - Aitkin (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 13 - Columbia Heights (Vacancy)
- School District Special Election ISD 284 - Wayzata (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 482 - Little Falls (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 2170 - Staples-Motley (Question)
Special Election Dates
Most special elections may only be held on one of the following five dates:
- Second Tuesday in February
- Second Tuesday in April
- Second Tuesday in May
- Second Tuesday in August
- First Tuesday after the first Monday in November
2026 Uniform Election Dates
- February 10
- April 14
- May 12
- August 11
- November 3
2027 Uniform Election Dates
- February 9
- April 13
- May 11
- August 10
- November 2