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:
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 December 18, 2024.
February 11, 2025
- Special Primary Itasca County Commissioner District 4 (Vacancy)
- Special Election Ramsey County Commissioner District 3 (Vacancy)
- School District Special Election ISD 47 - Sauk Rapids-Rice (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 227 - Chatfield (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 414 - Minneota (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 486 - Swanville (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 748 - Sartell-St. Stephen (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 820 - Sebeka (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 2903 - Ortonville (Question)
April 8, 2025
- Special Election Itasca County Commissioner District 4 (Vacancy)
- School District Special Election ISD 238 - Mabel-Canton (Question)
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
- February 13
- April 9
- May 14
- August 13
- November 5
- February 11
- April 8
- May 13
- August 12
- November 4