Minnesota 2026 races

How to vote in Minnesota

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline: Pre-register by Oct 13 (online by 11:59 p.m.; paper received by 5 p.m.). You can also register at your polling place on Election Day with approved proof of residence. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting: Early voting by mail or in person Sept 18–Nov 2. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting: Mail ballots must be received by Election Day: 5 p.m. if dropped off in person, 8 p.m. if mailed. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID: Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Find your polling place / sample ballot: Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 87 Minnesota counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (open seat)

Peggy Flanagan (DFL) vs. Michele Tafoya (R) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Michele Tafoya0Position changes0 reversals

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Governor (open seat)

Amy Klobuchar (DFL) vs. Lisa Demuth (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Lisa Demuth0Position changes0 reversals

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Minnesota's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Peggy FlanaganDFL Michele TafoyaRepublican Marisa SimonettiIndependent Rebecca WhitingLibertarian

Governor

Amy KlobucharDFL Lisa DemuthRepublican Steven YoungGreen

Local and district races: every Minnesota county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Minnesota.

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