Minnesotans set a midterm early-voting record before Election Day
Minnesota's Secretary of State's office counted 886,427 early ballots through Sunday, topping the 2022 midterm record of 687,062, CBS Minnesota reports. KSTP reports Secretary of State Steve Simon said 983,558 absentee and mail ballots had been returned by Tuesday morning. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m.
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Why it matters
Minnesota voters can still vote today, and anyone in line at 8 p.m. may cast a ballot. Absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday and should not be mailed at this point, according to CBS Minnesota.
What to watch
Polls close at 8 p.m. CT today, November 3, per KSTP.
Sources
- CBS Minnesota: Minnesota early voting hits record for midterm
- KSTP: Near 1 million Minnesotans voted before Election Day
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