Voting is a critical part of our democracy. The next General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Local Elections:
Use the Polling Place Finder to see what elections, if any, are coming up for an address.
All voters will have these races on their general election ballot:
- U.S Senator
- U.S Representative
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- State Auditor
- Attorney General
- State Senator
- State Representative
- Judicial Seats
Voters may have one or more of these races on their ballot
- County Officials
- City Officers
- School Board Members
- Township Officers
- Local ballot questions
Special Elections:
Special elections are used to fill vacant offices or decide ballot questions; they can be scheduled at various times during the year, and may be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled election.
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is the official home for accurate, nonpartisan voting information.
Have voting questions? Call or text the Minnesota Secretary of State call center staff for answers. There is a new text messaging service at 651-217-3862, or you can call 1-877-600-VOTE.
Learn more about elections and voting from the Secretary of State.
Questions or comments?
MCN is here to help with questions you have regarding elections, as well as support your organization in your civic engagement activities. Please contact [email protected].
Can nonprofits engage with elections? YES! Here’s how:
Nonprofits can absolutely engage with elections – however, it is crucial to remain nonpartisan and understand what nonprofits can and can’t do. Scroll down to our resources section to learn more and ensure your nonprofit is following the rules. As nonprofits, it is our role to advocate for better voting policies and increased access to the polls to eliminate barriers a person may face to voting.
- Encourage your community to register to vote; registering increases the chance of a person voting.
- Never assume that someone is eligible to vote or that they are already registered. Who can vote in Minnesota?
- Integrate accessible information about voter registration and voting rights into your everyday programs!
- Inform constituents about primary elections, voting absentee, and early voting.
- Match your messages to the communities you work with — you are best equipped to do this!
- Nonprofits can engage with ballot measures to impact policy change.
Center historically disenfranchised communities — Black, Indigenous, and people of color are some of the communities that have historically experienced the highest barriers to voting because of the lack of language access, funding for elections, reduced voting hours, and voter ID requirements. Nonprofits can work to eliminate barriers for disenfranchised communities through advocacy and through informing voters of their rights. Additionally, nonprofits can inform voters why voting is a powerful way to shape the communities they live in.
Election Resources for Nonprofits
- NEW: National Voter Registration Day Engagement Timeline
- NEW: Voter Registration Toolkit
- Minnesota Voter Engagement Guide
- “Nonprofits and 2024 Elections: Why and How You Should Engage” webinar recording (Presentation Slides)
- Voting and Community Engagement – National Council of Nonprofits
- MCN’s Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide including social media toolkit
- “Nonprofits, Voting, Oh My: 2023 Local Elections Information & Election Law Updates” webinar recording
- “So You Want to Work on Elections” webinar recording (passcode: uC^T^$1U)
- “All You Need to Know About Elections, Nonprofits, and More” webinar recording (passcode: h3#V4J5*)
- Candidate Questionnaires and Voter Guides
- Staying Nonpartisan – Permissible Election Activities Checklist
- What Nonprofit Staff Can Say About the Election
Voting 101
Help your community register to vote online, on paper, or on Election Day
In order to vote, a person must be a registered voter at their current address and be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- Who can vote in Minnesota?
The MN Secretary of State is a great resource for voter registration and elections questions:
- How to vote early in person
- How to vote early by mail
- Request an absentee ballot
- How to become an election judge
- What’s on my ballot? (posted about 45 days before an election)
- Voter outreach materials
Democracy organizations
Minnesota Organizations
National Organizations
Have questions about how nonprofits can engage with elections? Check our events page for related events, or connect with MCN Policy Team staff below:
Halla Henderson, Director of Public Policy and Research
[email protected]
651-757-3061
Bailey Sutter, Public Policy Manager
[email protected]
651-757-3072