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Other Ways To Vote

Requesting a ballot

Vote by mail in U.S.
Vote from military or abroad
Join permanent absentee list

Returning a ballot

Return your ballot
Track your ballot
Ballot drop box locations

Voting early in person

Vote early in person
Voting locations before election day

Special circumstances

Have an agent pick up your ballot (agent delivery)
Cities and towns that vote by mail

Other information

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Other Ways To Vote

In Minnesota, you can vote early starting 46 days before Election Day. Read about your options to vote early by mail or in person at the links below.

2026 Absentee & Early Voting Dates

Ballots are available starting 46 days before an election (except for March Township elections, which are available 30 days before the election). Relevant dates for this year's August primary and November general election are below.

Primary Election

  • Ballots available in person and mail: Friday, June 26
  • Start of early voting: Friday, July 24
  • Last day to vote early in person: Monday, August 10
  • Ballots must be received by: Tuesday, August 11

General Election

  • Ballots available in person and mail: Friday, September 18
  • Start of early voting: Friday, October 16
  • Last day to vote early in person: Monday, November 2
  • Ballots must be received by: Tuesday, November 3

Need help?

Call us at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) or contact your county election office.