Minnesota (MN)
Eligibility
Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)
ID Requirements
To Register: MN driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. For Election Day registration, proof of residence required: MN DL/ID with current address, tribal ID (with name, address, photo, and signature), utility bill within 30 days, valid student ID (if college provided housing list), or a registered voter from the same precinct can vouch for residence.
To Vote: ID required for election-day registration; registered voters not required to show ID
Registration Methods
- Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
- Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
- In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.
Early Voting
A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.
In-person absentee voting available 46 days before election day.
Mail-In / Absentee Voting
A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.
No-excuse absentee voting available for all registered voters.
Felony Voting Rules
State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.
Rights restored upon completion of any incarceration (people on probation, parole, or supervised release may vote).
Documentation Needed
- MN DL number or last 4 of SSN
- Valid ID with proof of residency or voucher for same-day registration
Additional Notes
Minnesota has had same-day registration since 1974.
Recent News
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Minnesota Allocates $3 Million for Voting Operations and Technology
The state allocated $3 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for voting operations, technology, and election resources.
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New Election Administration Laws Take Effect in Minnesota
New laws require county auditors to develop election chain-of-custody plans and expand early absentee polling place notice requirements.
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Postsecondary Institutions Can Request Additional Polling Places
New legislation requires county auditors to establish additional temporary polling places at postsecondary institutions when requested.
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Minnesota Voting Rights Act Passes State Legislature
Minnesota became the seventh state to adopt a state-level Voting Rights Act, giving voters a private right of action to challenge racially discriminatory voting policies.
Sources
Last verified: Feb 24, 2026
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