Early primary voting begins today. Here’s what you need to know.

By: Madison McVan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 738

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago


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Voting in Minnesota’s 2026 primary elections began Friday morning, 46 days before the official Aug. 11 Primary Election Day.

Minnesotans confront a hugely important midterm election in the fall, when all constitutional offices, an open U.S. Senate seat, a highly competitive congressional district and the Legislature will be on the ballot. Control of both state government and Congress are at stake.

Before then, however, the parties will choose their nominees in a bevy …

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