2010 Election Calendar *

In all matters, Minnesota Election Law or Minneapolis Charter is the final authority, not this calendar. Information is subject to change based on actions of the Minnesota Legislature, current rulemaking and the Minneapolis City Council. The Minnesota Legislature convenes on February 4, and must adjourn on or before May 17.

* The Military and Overseas Empowerment (MOVE) Act requires Minnesota to move our Primary to August or earlier to provide for a 45-day absentee balloting period.  Moving the Primary to an earlier date will also change the many dates, including Candidate Filing.

2010 Election Calendar
February 2	Precinct Caucuses for major parties: Democratic-Farmer-Labor, Independence and Republican
May 18 – June 1	Candidate Filing
June 3	5 p.m. deadline for candidate withdrawal
June 25 – August 9	Absentee balloting period for Primary
July 20	Voter pre-registration for the Primary closes at 5 p.m.
	Public Accuracy Test at Minneapolis Voting Equipment Election Warehouse: 2 p.m.
August 7	Extended hours for absentee voting: 10:00am – 3:00pm
August 9	Extended hours for absentee voting: 8:00am – 5:00pm
August 10	Primary – Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 17 – November 1	Absentee balloting period for General Election
October 12	Voter pre-registration for the General Election closes at 5 p.m.
October 26
October 30	Extended hours for absentee voting: 10:00am – 3:00pm
November 1	Extended hours for absentee voting: 8:00am – 5:00pm
November 2	General Election – Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

MN Secretary of State

Hennepin County Elections