Registration
Same-day registration is available
Available on Election Day. Check the state site for locations and requirements.
Rule source ↗Your 2026 voting guide November 3
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Voting in Minnesota.
Pre-registration closes
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Pre-register in person by 5 p.m. or online by 11:59 p.m. October 13. Registration remains available at early-voting sites and on Election Day.
Voting by mail
No excuse needed
Mail voting is available without stating an excuse. Check Minnesota's site to see whether a ballot is sent automatically or must be requested, and when to return it.
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At the polls
Most voters do not show ID
First-time voters who registered by mail may still be asked for ID under federal law.
Rule source ↗These are statewide rules. Local voting details can vary, so confirm your polling place and plan with the official Minnesota election office.