How to register to vote in Minnesota

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for Aug. 11 primary election

Online Register by Tuesday, July 21
By mail Received by Tuesday, July 21 at 5 p.m. local time
In person Register by Tuesday, Aug. 11
Eligible voters can register at polling places on Election Day.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13
By mail Received by Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. local time
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 3
Eligible voters can register at polling places on Election Day.

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.