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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Minnesota
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: received
In person
Election Day registration available
Same-day registration
Yes — Election Day registration at polling place (also during early voting)
Early voting
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 – Mon, Nov 2, 2026in-person absentee from Sep 18; early voting from Oct 16; ends 5pm Nov 2
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by 8pm
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Minnesota election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.