All you need to know to vote in Minnesota's presidential election
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More than 1.1 million Minnesotans have already cast an early ballot. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
While Minnesota isn't seen as a true presidential swing state this year, there are plenty of close and consequential races to watch in Tuesday's election.
State of play: Public polls have showed Vice President Harris with a small but consistent lead over former President Trump since the July Democratic ticket shake-up.
The big races: Voters in about a dozen state legislative districts will determine the fate of the DFL trifecta at the state Capitol.
- And the outcome of a competitive congressional race in the south metro will play a role in determining which party controls Congress.
Zoom in: There's also a U.S. Senate race, seven other congressional contests, judicial elections and a constitutional amendment on lottery funds.
- Voters will encounter local races and measures on questions ranging from recreation centers to ranked-choice voting.
- St. Paulites will decide whether to raise property taxes for child care and when to hold their city elections, while Minneapolis residents face a school levy and school board races.
Zoom out: The selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Harris' vice presidential nominee means the outcome could have a direct impact on state government, too.
- If Harris and Walz win, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will be elevated to governor.
The bottom line: Here's what you need to know to vote on Tuesday:
🙋♀️ U.S. citizens who are at least 18 and have lived in Minnesota for 20 days are eligible to vote.
- No ID is required to cast a ballot in Minnesota.
📝 You can register — or update your registration if you moved or changed your name — in person at the polling place. What to bring.
📍 Polling places are open 7am to 8pm on Tuesday. Find your location.
🔎 Generate a sample ballot to see what you'll be voting on before you go.
- Go deeper on top races with our voter guide.
📬 Mail-in ballots must arrive by 8pm. If you still have yours, you can drop it off at the election office that sent it to you.
👀 Results will start to trickle in after polls close at 8pm. Bookmark our homepage to follow top races.
📱 Have a question or run into an issue? Call 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) or text 651-217-3862 to reach an election worker between 7am and 8pm.
- Any threats of violence or intimidation related to voting should be reported to authorities by calling 911, the U.S. Attorney's Office says.