Early voting underway
The Midterm General Election is Tuesday, November 3. Early voting — both in person and by mail — is available now through November 2, 2026.
Prepare to vote
Register to vote or update your registration. If you’ve moved or changed your name since you last voted, you’ll need to update your registration.
If you’re not registered yet, you can also complete your registration when you vote.
Early voting options
Early voting for the Midterm General Election began on September 18.
In person
You can vote early at your local election office.
This year, cities have an option to open for early in-person voting starting September 18 or opening 18 days before Election Day on October 16.
Find where your city’s early voting location is and when they open.
Hennepin County residents may vote at their city’s absentee voting office or at the Hennepin County Government Center (300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extended early voting hours for Hennepin County and all cities:
- Saturday, October 24: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 27: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 31: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, November 1: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, November 2: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vote absentee by mail
Fill out the absentee application (PDF, 1MB) and email hc.vote@hennepin.us or mail it to Hennepin County Elections.
You can also fill out the Minnesota absentee ballot request online application.
Track the status of your absentee ballot.
If returning your ballot by mail, allow additional time to ensure ballot arrives on time. Ballot must be received by 5 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Vote on Election Day
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., anyone in line before 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Important dates
- October 9: Public Accuracy Test
- October 13: Pre-registration deadline
- November 2: Last day for early voting
- November 3: Election Day