Why should I vote?
Voting in elections is your opportunity to be heard, hold elected officials accountable and have a say in important issues that affect your community. Prepare to vote so you can take part in our democracy.
Can I vote?
Eligibility Guidelines
Who can register and vote in Minnesota?
You must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Finished with all parts of any felony sentence
- You can vote while under guardianship unless a judge specifically has revoked your right to vote.
- You cannot vote if a court has ruled that you are legally incompetent.
Can I register online?
Can I register any other way?
Where do I vote?
Polling Places
There are many polling places. Where you go to vote depends on you zip code and your street address.
Enter your address into this Polling Place Finder to find out important voting information for your precinct, including:
- Your polling place
- maps of your district
- a list of candidates
What is the Voting Process?
Ranked Choice Voting
Ranked Choice Voting (sometimes referred to as Instant Runoff Voting) is a method of voting in which voters rank candidates on the ballot in order of preference – first, second, third, and so on. Voters can cast their vote for the candidate they truly prefer knowing that if he or she doesn’t garner enough votes to move on to the next round, their ballots will count toward their second (and even third) choice . This simple voting method gives voters more voice by eliminating the spoiler dynamic and leveling the playing field for all candidates.
Credit: RankYourVote.org
Can I vote before election day?
Early Voting
There are a number of ways that you can submit your vote before election day:
When do I find out the results?
Election Results
Within 3 days the results will be available in newspapers and on the web site for the Secretary of State.