Special Elections

Special elections are used to fill vacant offices or decide ballot questions; they can be scheduled at various times during the year, and may be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled election. The following statutes govern special elections:

• Federal, state and county offices: Minnesota Statutes 204D.17-204D.29
• City and town offices and questions: Minnesota Statutes 205.10
• School district offices and questions: Minnesota Statutes 205A.05

Upcoming Special Elections

The Office of the Secretary of State has been notified of the following special elections. Contact the local jurisdiction for details about the vacant office or ballot question. Last updated March 25, 2025.

April 8, 2025

• Special Election Itasca County Commissioner District 4 (Vacancy)
• Special Election City of Aldrich 
• Special Election City of Baldwin (Question)
• Special Election City of Benson (Vacancy)
• Special Primary City of Isanti (Vacancy)
• Special Election City of Rose Creek (Vacancy)
• Special Election City of Two Harbors (Vacancy)
• Special Election Stately Township (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 186 - Pequot Lakes (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 213 - Osakis (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 238 - Mabel-Canton (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 308 - Nevis (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 742 - St Cloud Area (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 2174 - Pine River-Backus (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 2769 - Morris Area (Vacancy)
• School District Special Election ISD 2909 - Rock Ridge (Vacancy)

April 15, 2025

• Special Primary Senate District 6 (Vacancy)

April 29, 2025

• Special Election Senate District 6 (Vacancy)

May 13, 2025

• Special Election Traverse County Commissioner District 3 (Vacancy)
• Special Election City of Orono (Vacancy)
• Special Election City of Slayton (Question)
• Special Election Unorg. Township 63-17 (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 177 - Windom (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 332 - Mora (Vacancy)
• School District Special Election ISD 505 - Fulda (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 2137 - Kingsland (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 2144 - Chisago Lakes (Question)
• School District Special Election ISD 2754 - Cedar Mountain (Question)

August 12, 2025

• Special Election City of Isanti (Vacancy)

Special Election Dates

Most special elections may only be held on one of the following five dates:

• Second Tuesday in February
• Second Tuesday in April
• Second Tuesday in May
• Second Tuesday in August
• First Tuesday after the first Monday in November

2025 Uniform Election Dates

2026 Uniform Election Dates