My ballot cheat sheet
Minnesota
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (some small towns open later). Same-day registration available. Absentee ballot in-person deadline of 5 p.m.; mailed ballots must arrive by 8 p.m
Governor
- Amy Klobuchar Democrat
- Lisa Demuth Republican
- Steven Young Green
U.S. Senate
- Peggy Flanagan Democrat
- Michele Tafoya Republican
- Rebecca Whiting Libertarian
- Marisa Simonetti Independent
U.S. House, your district
Candidates depend on your district. Your county’s sample ballot lists them.
Statewide ballot measures
Amendment 1: Alter Management and Investment Policies for Permanent School Fund
YES: supports letting the state pay schools up to 4.5% of the Permanent School Fund's value each year, starting in the 2027-28 school year.
NO: opposes this constitutional amendment, keeping school payouts limited to the interest and dividends the fund earns, capped at 2.5% of its value.
Also on your ballot
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Auditor
State Senate
State House
Special state legislative
State Supreme Court
Intermediate appellate courts
School boards
Municipal government