Minnesota elections and officials
Statewide information for Minnesota. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Minnesota closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 13, 2026.
You have 74 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. Minnesota also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
Upcoming elections
Primary Election
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Minnesota election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Minnesota you live.
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Minnesota's Legislature has 67 senators and 134 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Minnesota?
Minnesota closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 13, 2026. You have 74 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. Minnesota also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
When is the next election in Minnesota?
The next election in Minnesota is the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Who are Minnesota's U.S. senators?
Minnesota is represented in the U.S. Senate by Tina Smith (Democrat) and Amy Klobuchar (Democrat).
Who is the governor of Minnesota?
Tim Walz (Democrat) is the governor of Minnesota.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Minnesota election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.