Elections
Minnesota’s election processes lead the nation in accessibility, security, and accuracy. Watch to learn more about how elections are administered from beginning to end.
More and more, elections are becoming a common topic online, on tv, on the radio and with friends and family. With so much talk about election administration, it can be hard to figure out what's real - and what's not.
Click on the link below for details on some of the most common claims that we hear about elections administration in Minnesota. (Minnesota Secretary of State's Office,2023)
Upcoming Elections:
2026 Town Election will be held on March 10, 2026
Absentee Voting Period:
- Friday, February 6th through Monday, March 9th at 5:00PM
- Town Halls will be open for in-person absentee voting on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 AM-12:00PM and on Monday, March 9th until 5:00PM
- Contact the Clerk of your township to request an absentee ballot. Your clerk's contact information can be found at the following link: Town Contact Information.
- You must print and complete the 2026 Absentee Ballot Application in order to receive a ballot unless you have applied to become a permanent absentee voter. If you have applied to be a permanent absentee voter, a ballot will automatically be sent to you.
Information For Voters
To vote you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
Additional Voting Information
- 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.
- You can pre-register to vote as a 16- or 17-year-old in Minnesota. You must be 18 years old before voting.
Select a link below to update or check your voter registration:
- Register to Vote Online or Update Your Voter Registration
- Register to Vote On Paper (PDF)
- Find Your Minnesota Voter Registration
Absentee Voting
The absentee voting period for State Primary and State General Elections begins 46 days prior to each Election Day and the absentee voting period for Township elections begin 30 days prior to Election Day.
Absentee Voting for Military or Overseas Citizens
If you are a military or overseas citizen wanting to request an absentee ballot for a upcoming election, click on the following link: