Candidate Filing
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 |
| Candidate withdrawal deadline | Thursday, June 4, at 5:00 p.m. |
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 |
| Candidate withdrawal deadline | Thursday, June 4, at 5:00 p.m. |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early voting period |
June 26 - August 10 |
| 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. |
| Recommended deadline to apply for a ballot |
Tuesday, August 4 |
|
Deadlines to return your mail ballot |
Tuesday, August 11 Ballots dropped off in person due by 5 p.m. on August 11. |
| Primary Election Day |
Tuesday, August 11 |
| Event | Date |
| Early voting period |
September 18 - November 2 (Closed October 12) |
| 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. |
| Recommended deadline to apply for a ballot |
Tuesday, October 27 |
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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. |
| State General Election Day |
Tuesday, November 3 Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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