Minnesota Voters Begin Casting Absentee Ballots for November Election
Minnesota voters can begin casting absentee ballots on Friday for the upcoming November general election. Ballots can be submitted by mail or in person, and requests for absentee ballots can be made online.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 17, 2026 —
Minnesotans are now able to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming November general election. Friday marked the first day voters in the state could submit absentee ballots, according to state election information.
The opportunity to vote absentee allows registered voters to cast their ballot before Election Day. This process can be completed through mail-in voting or by returning the ballot in person to an election official.
Individuals who wish to vote absentee must first request an absentee ballot. The state provides an online portal for voters to submit these requests. Once a request is processed and approved, an absentee ballot will be sent to the voter.
After completing the ballot, voters have two primary methods for submission: they can mail it back to their local election office or deliver it in person to a designated polling place or election office. Voters are encouraged to check their local election authority for specific drop-off locations and deadlines to ensure their ballot is counted.
The absentee voting period provides an alternative for voters who may be unable to visit polling places on Election Day due to various reasons, including travel, work schedules, or health concerns. The exact date for the November general election was not specified in the information provided, but the absentee ballot period is now open for voters to participate.
Story summarized from the original created by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid on kstp.com, see more information here.
