Elections Calendar
Elections Calendar
2026 Election Dates
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MAR
10Township Elections -
JUN
26Vote by mail or in person
June 26 through August 10
for the Primary -
JUL
21Register in advance by
July 21 to save time on
Primary Election Day -
AUG
11Primary Election -
SEP
18Vote by mail or in person
September 18 through
November 2 -
OCT
13Register in advance by
October 13 to save time
on Election Day -
NOV
3Election Day
Detailed election administration calendars are also available.
What's on the Election Day ballot in 2026?
All voters will have these races on their general election ballot:
- U.S. Senator
- U.S. Representative
- Governor & Lt. Governor
- Secretary of State
- State Auditor
- Attorney General
- State Senator
- State Representative
- Judicial Seats
Voters may have one or more of these races on their ballot:
- County Officials
- City Officers
- School Board Members
- Township Officers
- Local ballot questions
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.
Future Election Dates
2026-2028 Election Dates
| Year | Precinct Caucus* | March Township | Primary | General Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2/3/26 | 3/10/26 | 8/11/26 | 11/3/26 |
| 2027 | no statewide caucus | 3/9/27 | 8/10/27 | 11/2/27 |
| 2028** | 2/29/28 | 3/14/28 | 8/8/28 | 11/7/28 |
Special elections may only be held on certain dates. See Special Elections for more information.
*Caucus dates as set by Minnesota Statutes 202A.14, unless the chairs of the two largest major political parties jointly notify the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State of a different date by March 1 of the preceding year.
**2028 Presidential Nomination Primary is scheduled for 3/7/28.