Absentee and Early Voting and Key Dates

Ramsey County residents may vote before Election Day beginning 46 days before each election. All voters can vote early by absentee ballot in Minnesota. You do not need to provide a reason for voting early. 

Key Dates:

  • Friday, June 26 - Absentee voting begins (Primary Election)
  • Tuesday, July 14 - Candidate Filing period begins
  • Tuesday, July 28 - Candidate Filing period closes
  • Thursday, July 30 - Deadline to withdraw Candidate Filing
  • Tuesday, August 11 - Primary Election
  • Friday, September 18 - Absentee voting begins (General Election)
  • Friday, October 16 - Direct balloting begins
  • Tuesday, November 3 - General Election


Voters have several options for casting their ballot before Election Day. Visit the following for more information:

To check on the status of a mailed ballot, visit the Secretary of State's What is the Status of My Absentee or Mail Ballot?  You can also call Ramsey County Elections at 651-266-2171 for further questions.

Note:  Once the in-person early voting period beings, all Ramsey County residents can vote at any early voting location in Ramsey County.  Established location information will be provided once available.




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