Upcoming Elections

2026 Elections

There are two elections in 2026:

  • State Primary - Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
  • General Election - Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Dates & Hours for Upcoming State Primary and General Election

State Primary – Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

  • The State Primary narrows down the list of candidates that will appear on the ballot for election.

Ways to Vote in the State Primary

1. Vote Absentee in the State Primary 

  • Absentee ballots must be received by elections staff by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.11

2. Vote Early By Mail in the State Primary 

June 26 to August 10

3. Vote Early In Person at City Hall in the State Primary

June 26 through August 10, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. plus extended hours listed below:

  • Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Monday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To locate City Hall Elections Office contact information, click here.

4. Vote Early In Person by Direct Ballot at City Hall in the State Primary

July 24 through August 10, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. plus extended hours listed below:

  • Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Monday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 5. Vote in your Assigned Polling Location on State Primary Election Day

Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Ways to Vote in the General Election

 1. Vote Absentee in the General Election

  • Absentee ballots must be received by elections staff by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

2. Vote Early By Mail in the General Election

September 20 to November 3

3. Vote Early In Person at City Hall in the General Election

September 18 through November 2, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. plus extended hours listed below:

  • Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Monday, November 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.T

To locate City Hall Elections Office contact information, click here.

4. Vote Early by Direct Ballot at City Hall in the General Election

October 16 through November 2, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. plus extended hours listed below:

  • Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Monday, November 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To locate City Hall Elections Office contact information, click here.

 5. Vote in your Assigned Polling Location on General Election Day

Tuesday, November 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Visit this link to find your polling place:  https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/.