Politics & Government

MN Early Voting Starts: View Your Ballot For Presidential Primary

Unlike with other elections in Minnesota, voters in the presidential primary need to choose which of the major parties' ballots they want.

The early voting period for Minnesota's primary, which includes both major political parties, began Friday.
The early voting period for Minnesota's primary, which includes both major political parties, began Friday. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

MINNEAPOLIS — Believe it or not, voters can now cast their ballots in Minnesota's presidential primary. The early voting period for the state's primary, which includes both major political parties, began Friday.

The Minnesota presidential primary is March 5, otherwise known as "Super Tuesday." Check out what's on your ballot here.

Unlike with other elections in Minnesota, voters in the presidential primary need to choose which of the major parties’ ballots they want. The party they choose is not public information, but it will be available to the chosen major party.

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Register to vote online now by using the Secretary of State website. Check to see if your current voter registration information is up to date using this tool.

There are several ways to vote in this year's elections:

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Minnesota also has same-day registration, which means you can register to vote at your polling location on Election Day. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.


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