Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Minnesota
Use this site to vote absentee if you are
- a U.S. citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- absent from your voting residence.
The absentee voting process applies to you if you are
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine absent from your voting residence.
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine.
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the country.
STEP 1
Register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
STEP 2
Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives.
Didn't receive your ballot?
Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Primary August 11, 2026 |
Received by* August 11, 2026
|
Received by* August 11, 2026
|
Received by 8 PM, August 11, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
Received by* November 3, 2026
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Received by* November 3, 2026
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Received by 8 PM, November 3, 2026
|
*Registration and Ballot Request: It should be noted that there is no timeline for a person to register or apply for a UOCAVA ballot in Minnesota. Please note that ballots must be returned by mail and consider mail delivery times when registering and requesting an absentee ballot.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
