Election calendar

2026 election dates

September 18

Vote early for the General Election. Hennepin County Government Center will be open to all county residents. If you live in the cities listed below, you can vote at your city’s early voting location:

• Bloomington
• Brooklyn Center
• Brooklyn Park
• Deephaven
• Eden Prairie
• Edina
• Minneapolis
• Mound
• Plymouth
• St. Louis Park
• Woodland 

October 13

Deadline to pre-register to vote for the General Election

October 16 - November 2

In-person early voting opens for all city locations in Hennepin County. Find the list of days and hours for each early vote location

November 3

General Election Day - polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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.

Statutes that govern Minnesota Special elections and information about statewide special elections available on the Secretary of State website. 

County, city and school special elections

If needed, a special election must be held on one of the following dates:

• February 9, 2027 (Second Tuesday in February)
• April 13, 2027 (Second Tuesday in April)
• May 11, 2027 (Second Tuesday in May)
• August 10, 2027 (Second Tuesday in August)
• November 2, 2027 (First Tuesday after the first Monday in November)

Federal and state special elections

May be held at other times.