Get Out the Vote Guide

Where do I vote?

Find your polling place by visiting https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us

Who can vote in Minnesota?

You must be:

• A U.S. citizen

• At least 18 years old on Election Day

• A resident of Minnesota for 20 days

• Finished with all parts of any felony sentence You can vote while under guardianship unless a judge specifically has revoked your right to vote. You cannot vote if a court has ruled that you are legally incompetent.

Registering to vote for 17-year-olds:

To pre-register to vote as a 17-year-old in Minnesota, you must be at least 18 years old when the next election occurs (special, township, state primary, or state general).

Because special elections can be called at unexpected times, your application may be returned if an election becomes scheduled in between the date you register and your birthday. If that happens, simply wait until that election passes, and register again.

Register online

It's quick and easy! You will need your Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota identification card number, or the last four numbers of your Social Security number.

Register on paper

Download and print forms in English and other languages. Use these forms to register yourself or to register others in a voter registration drive.

Register on Election Day

You can register or update your registration when you vote, whether that is at your polling place on Election Day or at an early voting location. You will need proof of residence to register. Learn more about registering when you vote.

In Minnesota, you can register or update your registration at your polling place on Election Day.

What you'll need to bring with you.

ID with current name and address

• Valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID, or a receipt for any of these.

• Tribal ID with name, address, photo, and signature.

Or an approved photo ID (choose one)

• An expired ID.

• Driver's license, state ID, or learner’s permit issued by any state

• U.S. Passport

• U.S. Military or Veteran ID

• Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo

• Minnesota university, college or technical college ID

• Minnesota high school ID

Or an approved document (choose one). Can be shown on electronic device.

• Bill, account, or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for:

• Phone, TV or internet

• Solid waste, sewer, electric, gas or water

• Banking or credit card

• Rent or mortgage

• Residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day

• Current student fee statement

Find other ways to register to vote in person on Election Day and a ton of other voter information at https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/

Early voting and absentee voting began on September 23. You can visit your local election office to vote in person or obtain an absentee ballot and mail it in. To obtain an absentee ballot online, visit https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx