Election calendar

2026 election dates

April 14

Special Election - ISD 284 Wayzata - 3 Ballot questions

May 12

Special Election - Champlin - Council member Ward 3

May 19 - June 2

Candidate filing period open for offices with a potential primary

June 2

Candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary

June 4

Candidate withdrawal period ends at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary

June 26 - August 10

Absentee and early voting open for the Primary

July 14 - July 28

Candidate filing period open for offices without a primary

July 21

Deadline to pre-register to vote for the Primary

July 28

Candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. for offices without a primary

July 30

Candidate withdrawal period ends at 5 p.m. for offices without a primary

August 11

Primary election day - polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

September 18 

Absentee and early voting open for the General Election

October 13

Deadline to pre-register to vote for the General Election

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.

Upcoming special elections

April 14, 2026 - ISD 284 Wayzata special election

February 27: Early voting begins

• Early voting location: District Service Center, 13305 12th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55441
• Hours:
  • Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. starting on February 27
  • Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Closed on public holidays

April 14: Special Election Day

• Poll hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Locations: Find your polling place on the Secretary of State website

Wayzata referendum website

May 12, 2026 - Champlin Ward 3 special election 

March 27: Early voting begins

• Early voting location: Champlin City Hall, 11955 Champlin Drive, Champlin, MN 55316
• Hours:
  • Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. starting on March 27
  • Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Monday, May 11 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Closed on public holidays

May 12: Special Election Day

• Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, 740 E Hayden Lake Rd, Champlin, MN 55316 

Champlin Elections 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.