This calendar contains dates for the 2010 election process. 

Please consult Minnesota Statutes and Rules for complete details.

  • May 18 - First day to file affidavits of candidacy for state and county offices and for cities with a primary
  • June 1 - Last day to file affidavits of candidacy for state and county offices and for cities with a primary
  • June 3 - Last day to file affidavits of withdrawal for state and county offices and for cities with a primary
  • June 25 - Begin in-person and mail absentee voting for state primary
  • July 20 - End of pre-registration of voters for state primary
  • July 30 - Pre-primary campaign financial reports due
  • August 3 - First day to file affidavits of candidacy for cities and school districts without a primary
  • August 7 - Extended hours for absentee voting: 10:00 a,m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • August 9 - Extended hours for absentee voting 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • August 10 - State primary – polls open 7:00am – 8:00pm
  • August 17 - Last day to file affidavits of candidacy for cities and school districts without a primary
  • August 19 - Last day to file affidavits of withdrawal for cities and school districts without a primary
  • September 17 - Begin in-person and mail absentee voting for general election
  • October 12 - End of pre-registration of voters for General Election
  • October 22 - Pre-general election campaign financial reports due
  • October 30 - Extended hours for absentee voting: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • November 1 - Extended hours for absentee voting: 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • November 2 - State general election – polls open 7:00am to 8:00pm
  • November 16  Last day for candidates to request recount



Office of the Secretary of State Calendars are available here