Learn More About How To Vote

Before you can vote, you must register. Details for registration are below, which will direct you to the Secretary of State’s website.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

You can find your polling place by entering your address on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
Look up the candidates on your ballot and make a plan to vote. You can view a sample ballot here.

In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day. You can request an absentee ballot online. Read about other options and more information about absentee voting at the links below.

For more information on early voting click here.

REGISTER TO VOTE

In Minnesota, you may register at least 20 days before Election day or on Election Day at your polling place.

Click here to register online.
Click here to register on paper.
Click here for instructions on how to register to vote on election day.

FIND OUT IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE

Find out if you’re eligible to vote in Minnesota.

WHO CAN VOTE IN MINNESOTA

You must be:

A U.S. citizen
At least 18 years old on Election Day
A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
Finished with all parts of any felony sentence

You can vote while under guardianship unless a judge specifically has revoked your right to vote.

You cannot vote if a court has ruled that you are legally incompetent.

Registering to vote for 17-year-olds:

To pre-register to vote at 17-years-old in Minnesota, you must be at least 18-years-old when the next election occurs (special, township, state primary, or state general).

Because special elections can be called at unexpected times, your application may be returned if an election becomes scheduled in between the date you register and your birthday. If that happens, simply wait until that election passes, and register again.

For more information on voting eligibility click here.

TIPS FOR NEW VOTERS

New to voting? Don’t worry- click here for voter registration FAQs.