Voter Eligibility
To vote in Minnesota, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote
Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website for more details
Registering to Vote
Before you can vote, you must be registered to vote with your current name and at your current address. You are not required to register before election day, but it is best to take care of this step in advance and register before election day, if you are able to. You may also register on Election Day at your polling place. To register to vote on Election Day, you must show proof of identification and residence.
Pre-registering to vote for 16- and 17-year-olds:
You can pre-register to vote as a 16- or 17-year-old in Minnesota. You must be 18 years old before voting.