Election calendar

2026 election dates

February 3

Statewide precinct caucuses. The locations are set by the parties.

Find more information about party caucuses and locations on the state's precinct information page.

April 14

Special Election - ISD 284 Wayzata - 3 Ballot questions

May 12

Special Election - Champlin Councilmember Ward 3

May 19 - June 2

Candidate filing period open for offices with a potential primary

June 2

Candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary

June 4

Candidate withdrawal period ends at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary

June 26 - August 10

Absentee and early voting open for the Primary

July 14 - July 28

Candidate filing period open for offices without a primary

July 21

Deadline to pre-register to vote for the Primary

July 28

Candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. for offices without a primary

July 30

Candidate withdrawal period ends at 5 p.m. for offices without a primary

August 11

Primary election day - polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

September 18 

Absentee and early voting open for the General Election

October 13

Deadline to pre-register to vote for the General Election

November 3

General Election Day - polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2026 possible special election dates

County, city and school special elections

If needed, a special election must be held on one of the following dates:

• Second Tuesday in April (April 14, 2026)
• Second Tuesday in May (May 12, 2026)
• Second Tuesday in August (August 11, 2026)
• First Tuesday after the first Monday in November (November 3, 2026)

Federal and state special elections

May be held at other times.