Register to Vote
To vote in Minnesota, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days. 17 year olds who will be 18 years by Election Day can pre-register to vote.
Check or update your registration online at mnvotes.gov/register.
Vote by Mail
Whether you’ll be away from home on Election Day or just prefer to complete your ballot at home, you can request an absentee ballot via the Secretary of State (SOD) website today.
Ballots need to be received by Election Day, so the SOS recommends mailing your ballot back by October 4th. Track the status of your absentee ballot at mnvotes.gov/trackmyballot.
Vote Early In Person
Minnesotans can vote early in person at their local election office during business hours between September 20 and November 5th. There are also special early voting hours during the 2024 General Election:
- Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 29 open until 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, November 4 open until 5 p.m.
Vote on Election Day
Election Day is November 5th and the last opportunity to vote!
Know Your Voting Rights
- Polls will be open until 8:00 PM; as long as you are in line before 8:00, you will be able to vote.
- Minnesota has same-day registration! You can register on Election Day at your polling location.
- Having a criminal record does not prohibit you from voting, even a felony conviction – be a voter!
- You have the right to take time off from work to vote, without losing pay or using paid leave.
Need Help Voting?
Minnesotans can call the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) to ask their voting-related questions. The call center is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional information is also available at mnvotes.gov.