How to Vote in Minnesota

Flag of 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.

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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.

After You Vote in Minnesota

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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