Who can vote in Minnesota?

According to the Minnesota Secretary of State, a person may vote in Minnesota elections if they…

• Are a U.S. citizen;
• Are at least 18 years old on Election Day;
• Have lived in Minnesota for 20 days;
• Are not currently incarcerated for a conviction of a felony offense (updated 2023);
• And are not under guardianship status in which a judge has removed their right to vote.

Have a question not answered on this page? Head to the Secretary of State's Voter Outreach page.

Am I registered to vote?

Check the Minnesota Secretary of State's online voter registration database to see if you are registered to vote at your current address.

How do I register to vote?

Registering to vote in Minnesota is easy! There are several ways you can get registered:

Online:

• To register to vote online, fill out the Minnesota Secretary of State's Voter Registration Eligibility questionnaire to see if you qualify to register electronically.
• You must have a valid Minnesota Driver's License or State ID number to register online. If you do not have either, you may use the last four (4) digits of your social security number. If you don't have either, you will have to complete a paper application.

Paper Registration:

• Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's Register on Paper page to download a voter registration application. Forms are available in a number of languages, including Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Lao, and Oromo.
• Return your form by mail or in person to the Ramsey County Elections & Voting Office or by mail to the Secretary of State's office.

On Election Day:

• Did you know you can register to vote on Election Day in Minnesota? You can, and there are lots of ways to do it!
• You will need to bring a few things with you to register at the polls. Check out the Minnesota Secretary of State's Election Day Registration Factsheet to make sure you have everything you need.

Where can I vote early in-person?

From September 22 to November 6, you may vote early in person at the Ramsey County Elections & Voting Office:

• Ramsey County Elections & Voting Office: 90 Plato Blvd. W, Saint Paul, MN 55107 (Map)

From October 20 to November 6, you may also vote early in person at the following locations:

• Arlington Hills Community Center: 1200 Payne Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55130 (Map)
• Frogtown Community Center: 230 Como Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55103 (Map)
• Ramsey County Library—Roseville: 2180 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville, MN 55113 (Map)

Hours of operation vary—visit the Ramsey County Elections & Voting page for more information.

Where do I vote on Election Day?

On November 7, General Election Day, you must vote at your local polling location. Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's Pollfinder page to find your local polling place.

Polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Don't forget—if you are in line by 8:00 PM, you must be allowed to vote.

Ward 3 Election Day Polling Locations:

• W3-P1: Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd. S
• W3-P2: Nativity Church - Steiner Hall, 1938 Stanford Ave.
• W3-P3: Lumen Christi Catholic Community, 2055 Bohland Ave.
• W3-P4: Highland Park Community Center/Hillcrest Recreation Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy.
• W3-P5: Montreal Hi-Rise, 1085 Montreal Ave.
• W3-P6: St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave.
• W3-P7: Macalester Plymouth United Church, 1658 Lincoln Ave.
• W3-P8, W3-P9: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S
• W3-P10: Highland Park Senior High School, 1015 Snelling Ave. S
• W3-P11: Jie Ming Academy, 1845 Sheridan Ave. W
• W3-P12: Awaken Community Church, 506 View St.
• W3-P13: Edgcumbe Recreation Center, 320 Griggs St. S

Absentee Voting

Minnesota has no-excuse absentee voting. This means you don't need to have a reason to request an absentee ballot. You may fill out an absentee ballot and return it in person or via USPS mail to the Ramsey County Elections & Voting Office. Request an absentee ballot here.

Returning Absentee Ballots

If you have requested an absentee ballot, you can return it in two ways:

• In Person: If you wish to return your absentee ballot in person, you must bring it to the Ramsey County Elections & Voting Office no later than 3:00 PM on November 7.
• By Mail: If you wish to return your absentee ballot by mail, it must be received by the Ramsey County Elections & Voting Office by election day, November 7.

Want to make sure your vote will be counted? Use the Minnesota Secretary of State's absentee/mail ballot lookup system to check on your ballot's status, and whether or not it will be counted on Election Day. If there is a problem with your absentee ballot and it will not be counted, you may be able to remedy the issue and still vote early or in-person on Election Day.

What will be on my ballot?

Use the Minnesota Secretary of State's MyBallot tool to see a sample ballot! Please note, 2023 is a municipal-only election year for Saint Paul with no mayoral contest.

Three things will be on your ballot: the Ward 3 city council race, the proposed 1.0% citywide sales tax increase for improvements to streets, bridges, and parks (a yes/no ballot measure), and the election of four at-large members to ISD No. 625 Saint Paul Public Schools.

Sample Ballot:

• City Council: Isaac Russell, first choice
• Sales Tax Referendum: Yes or No
• At-Large School Board Members: Select up to four candidates