Minnesotans have cast more than 419,000 early ballots, well ahead of 2022
Through October 22, the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office reports about 419,000 early ballots accepted: roughly 241,000 cast in person and 177,000 returned by mail. FOX 9 reports the count is far above the same stretch of the 2022 election, and KSTP reports early totals in cities including Minneapolis are well above 2022 and 2018 levels. Early voting began September 18, and the general election is November 3.
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Why it matters
Minnesota voters can still cast an early ballot before Election Day on November 3. The state's tally of accepted ballots through October 22 shows early voting is running well above the 2022 pace, according to FOX 9 and KSTP.
What to watch
The Minnesota general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Sources
- FOX 9: Minnesota early voting, ballots cast far outpace 2022 so far
- KSTP: Where will early voting's impact be felt after record-breaking turnout?
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