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MAKE A PLAN!
VOTE IN THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS
The 2026 Midterm Elections will be held on November 3!
Students have the power to make change by casting their votes. We're breaking down some of the biggest barriers to student voter participation and ensuring you know where you go to vote, how to vote early or request an absentee ballot, and what you need to register to vote!
HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE?
Registering to vote is easy! Minnesota has both in-person, day of registration while you're at the polls, and online registration. You can register to vote online at the Secretary of State's website here.
To vote in any election, you MUST be:
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A U.S. citizen
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At least 18 years old on Election Day (November 3, 2026)
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A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
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Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
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Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote.
Not sure about eligibility? Click here to learn more from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
In order to register to vote, you'll need two things:
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A Minnesota driver's license, ID card, or the last four of your social security number.
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An email address
If you have changed your name or address, you will need to re-register to vote. As a student, you are able to register under your dormitories address, and vote at your campus' early voting location and day-of polling location. If you'd like to stay registered under a different address, such as a family member's house you stay at during after the academic year ends, no worries! Just be aware that you will need to get to that addresses' polling location, or request an absentee ballot in advance.
Unsure if you're registered to vote? Click here to see where you're registered.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, & HOW DO I REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?
Anyone who wants to vote absentee can do so for any reason! You do not need to give a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are a great way to vote early, especially if you're unsure about how you'll get to your polling location or are worried about your ability to find childcare, take time off work, or miss classes.
You can apply for an absentee ballot online at the Secretary of State's webpage. Click here.
HOW DO I FIND MY ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION?
The Secretary of State has a poll finder based off of your address! Click here.
WHAT'S ON THE BALLOT?
Midterm elections happen 2 years into every presidents 4 year term. This means the president will not be on the ballot this election.
For Minnesota, here's what's currently on the ballot:
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U.S. Senator
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U.S. Representative
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Governor
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Secretary of State
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State Auditor
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State Senator
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State Representative
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Judicial seats
You may also have:
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County Officials
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City Officers
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School Board
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Township Officers
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Local ballot questions
Click here to find your ballot and research your candidates!
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