Elections calendar

Candidates for Minneapolis School Board are the only candidates that file with Minneapolis Elections in 2026.

Event	Date
Candidate filing period	May 19 - June 2 (Closed May 25) Learn more about the requirements to run for office
Candidate withdrawal deadline	Thursday, June 4, at 5:00 p.m.

Event	Date
Early voting period	June 26 - August 10 (Closed July 3) Vote early in-person Vote early by mail
Early registration deadline	Tuesday, July 21 Registration deadline is 5 p.m. if registering by paper and 11:59 p.m. if registering online. If you miss this deadline, you can still register on Election Day or through the absentee voting process. Register to vote
Recommended deadline to apply for a ballot	Tuesday, August 4 Apply for a mail ballot
Deadlines to return your mail ballot	Tuesday, August 11 Ballots dropped off in person due by 5 p.m. on August 11. Ballots sent in the mail must arrive by 8 p.m. on August 11. How to return your ballot
Primary Election Day	Tuesday, August 11 Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find where you vote

Event	Date
Early voting period	September 18 - November 2 (Closed October 12) Vote early in-person Vote early by mail
Early registration deadline	Tuesday, October 13 Registration deadline is 5 p.m. if registering by paper and 11:59 p.m. if registering online. If you miss this deadline, you can still register on Election Day or through the absentee voting process. Register to vote
Recommended deadline to apply for a ballot	Tuesday, October 27 Apply for a mail ballot
Deadlines to return your mail ballot	Tuesday, November 3 Ballots dropped off in person due by 5 p.m. on November 3. Ballots sent in the mail must arrive by 8 p.m. on November 3. How to return your ballot
State General Election Day	Tuesday, November 3 Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find where you vote