VOTING IN 2026
Voting is one of the best ways to make your voice heard. When you vote, you are helping shape the government to reflect your needs and values.
We’re here to make it convenient and accessible for students like you.
In 2024, only 62% of students voted compared to 76% of registered Minnesota voters statewide.
This year, we want to turn out as many students as possible, and that starts with registering to vote.
REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY
In Minnesota, you can wait until Election Day to register to vote. However, we encourage you to register before Election Day—it will save you time at your polling place.
The deadline to register online is 11:59 p.m. 21 days before Election Day - October 13, 2026
The deadline to register on paper is 5:00 p.m. 21 days before Election Day - October 13, 2026
Within 20 days before the election, you can submit a registration form, but it will not be processed until after Election Day
You can always register when you vote, either at a polling place or when voting absentee
NEED TO KNOW VOTING INFO
DATES TO KNOW
The General Election will be held on November 3, 2026
Early voting will begin on September 18, 2026
WHERE YOU CAN VOTE
Minnesota has the longest early voting period in the country—46 days.
This means you have multiple options to vote in this year’s elections, from early in person to absentee by mail to in person on Election Day.
Here’s a list of where you can vote with ease this year:
EARLY VOTING POP-UPS
We are working with elections offices across the state to get early voting pop-ups on campuses in Minnesota. You can find a schedule of these events below.
EARLY IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATIONS
Find an early in-person absentee voting location nearest you on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
The complete list can be found here.
OUR VOTER GUIDE
This is a crucial year in Minnesota.
There is an open U.S. Senate seat, and there are eight U.S. Representatives running for re-election this year. At the state level, you can also vote for Governor, Auditor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General. The entire state legislature is also up for re-election.
In addition to the federal and statewide races this year, there are tons of local elections happening, too.
You can find the candidates on your ballot and your polling place by using our voter guide tool here:
