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How can I vote in Minnesota?

In-person voting

Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day. Same-day voter registration is available in-person on Election Day.

Find your polling place

Mail-in voting

Request your ballot online before NOVEMBER 4 and be sure it is received by Election Day.

Request your ballot

Early voting

Vote early in Minnesota beginning SEPTEMBER 20 – NOVEMBER 4. Same-day voter registration is available in-person during early voting and on Election Day.

Find your early voting location

Are you ready for it?

If you are not yet registered to vote, don't fret! Same-day registration is available in-person during early voting, now through November 4, and on Election Day, November 5.

Find your polling location

Frequently asked questions

Who can register to vote in Minnesota?

To register to vote in Minnesota you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Live in Minnesota and your election district for at least 20 days before the next election
  • Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
  • Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored) 
  • Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law 

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Yes, Minnesota does offer same-day voter registration. You will need to provide proof of residence and identity. 

What are the voter registration deadlines?

  • The deadline to register online or by mail is October 15, 2024. 
  • Minnesota also offers same-day voter registration in-person during early voting and on Election Day, November 5. Visit a polling location to register.

What do I need to bring to vote?

If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring identification.

This means you were successfully registered at least 21 days before Election Day and you have not moved or changed names since then.

If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in four years or more, you will need to show proof of residence before you vote.

To register at your polling place on Election Day, bring one proof of residence listed below:

  • ID (driver's license or learner's permit or tribal ID) with current name and address
  • Photo ID and a document with current name and address 
  • Registered voter who can confirm your address 
  • Photo ID with student housing list 
  • Valid registration in the same precinct 
  • Notice of Late Registration 
  • Staff person of a residential facility

 

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