Mail-In and Absentee Ballots

In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day. You can request an absentee ballot online for federal, state, and county elections. 

Read before you apply:

For your ballot to count, remember this important information:

  1. Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.

  2. You will need a witness when you vote and complete your ballot. The witness can be either a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old on election day or a notary.

  3. Return the ballot and forms right away after you finish. Your ballot will not count if it is received after Election Day.

Mail-In and Absentee Voting

Request Your Ballot

Check your state's rules to see if you qualify for a mail-in ballot. Request it as soon as possible.

Complete Your Ballot

Follow the instructions precisely. Do not forget to sign and date your ballot envelope if required!

Mail your ballot in time to be received by the deadline, or drop it off at an official secure drop-box location.

Return Your Ballot

Most states allow you to track the status of your ballot online to ensure it was received and counted.

Track Your Ballot