Voting Information

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Vote on or before Tuesday, November 3

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting begins Friday, September 18. This is an important decision for our students, schools and community — make sure to cast your ballot on or before Election Day.

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There are three ways to vote on or before November 3:

  • Vote Early Absentee

    Early voting begins Friday, September 18, 2026. To have an absentee ballot mailed to you, complete a Minnesota Absentee Ballot Application.

    Once complete, submit your absentee ballot by mail, or drop it off at one of the locations listed below in your county.

    Completed ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, to be counted.

  • Vote Early In Person

    This will feel like you’re voting on Election Day with a ballot counter. Early in-person voting is available Friday, October 16, 2026 - Monday, November 2 at select locations in your county (see below).

  • Vote On Election Day

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

    Vote at your regular polling place between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

    Find your polling place here.

    Register to vote before November 3 and save time on Election Day.

    If you forget to register, Minnesota allows same-day voter registration.

Cass County Early Voting Locations:

  • Cass County Courthouse (full early voting) – 303 Minnesota Ave. W., Walker, MN 56484 – Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The following locations can only accept your completed absentee ballot via envelope drop-off (not full early voting in person): 

  • East Gull Lake City Hall – 10790 Gull Point Rd., East Gull Lake – Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Lake Shore City Hall – 8583 Interlachen Rd., Lake Shore – Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

  • Leech Lake Reservation Tribal Headquarters – 190 Sailstar Dr. NW, Cass Lake – Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (closed on LLBO-recognized holidays).

  • Pillager City Hall – 306 Elm Ave. W., Pillager – Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Pine River City Hall – 200 Front St. N., Pine River – Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • Sylvan Town Hall – 12956 24th Ave. SW, Pillager – Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Crow Wing County Early Voting Locations:

  • Crow Wing County Historic Courthouse (full early voting) – 326 Laurel St., Suite 22, Brainerd, MN 56401 – Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • Central Lakes College – 501 W College Dr., Room E208, Brainerd – open one day only, Wednesday, October 7, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (envelope drop-off only).

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