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.