Early voting for primary election begins July 24

July 24, 2026

Early voting begins Friday, July 24 for the statewide primary election on Aug. 11.

Voters can cast their ballot and feed it directly into a ballot counter at the Dakota County Administration Center, Northern Service Center and Western Service Center. Early voting is also available at most city halls during regular business hours.

Early voting is available 8 a.m. July 24 to 5 p.m. Aug. 10.

Absentee voting also is underway. You may request an absentee ballot, complete it according to the enclosed instructions and return it in the envelopes provided. Absentee ballots must arrive by 5 p.m. on primary election day.

Voters can also cast their ballot in person on primary election day. Polling place hours are 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Find your polling place and apply for an absentee ballot at MNvotes.org.

Register to vote

Go to MNvotes.org to check your registration status. Eligible voters who need to register may do so at the polling place on Aug. 11.

For more information, contact Dakota County Elections at elections@co.dakota.mn.us.