How to Vote in Minnesota
“L'Étoile du Nord”— The Star of the North
Capital: Saint Paul
Nickname: The North Star State
Admitted: 1858 (32nd state)
Electoral Votes: 10
State Bird: Common Loon
State Flower: Pink and White Lady’s Slipper
Registration Deadline
21 days before Election Day online; same-day registration available at polls
Voter ID Required
No ID required
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes
10
Voter Registration in Minnesota
The voter registration deadline in Minnesota is 21 days before Election Day online; same-day registration available at polls.
Minnesota offers online voter registration.
Minnesota has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).
In Minnesota, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.
Voter ID Requirements in Minnesota
Minnesota requires No ID required identification to vote.
Early Voting in Minnesota
Yes — Minnesota offers early voting.
In-person absentee voting begins 46 days before Election Day at county offices
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Minnesota
Absentee and mail-in voting in Minnesota: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason
Polling Hours in Minnesota
Polls in Minnesota are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Minnesota
Felony voting rights in Minnesota: After prison.