Minnesota’s General Election is just ONE WEEK AWAY! November 3 is right around the corner, and MCA wants to help you feel ready to make your voice heard.

The Minnesota Secretary of State has shared some important updates, including extended early voting hours and deadlines for returning your absentee ballot. Take a few minutes to check out the latest information, make your voting plan, and get ready to cast your ballot!

Early voting locations will offer extended voting hours on the following days:
Today, Tuesday, October 27th until 7PM
Saturday, October 31st from 9 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, November 1st from 9 AM - 3 PM
Monday, November 2nd open until 5 PM

Find your early voting location today.

Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Updates:

If you’re voting by mail, keep these important deadlines in mind to make sure your ballot is counted:

• If you are returning your ballot via mail we suggest sending it back to your county election office TODAY at the latest. 
• Your ballot must be received by Election Day, November 3, to count.
• You can hand deliver your ballot to your county election office (the return address on the envelope), plus three more ballots.
• You can track your ballot to ensure it’s counted at mnvotes.gov/track.
• If your ballot does not make it back to the county election office by Election Day you can still vote on Election Day. When you vote, your voter record is updated, so as long as your ballot has not been counted, you have the option to vote at your polling place.

MCA can share these resources and advocate for the arts across Minnesota thanks to the support of our incredible members. Join us in strengthening the voice of the arts! If you’re not already a member, we invite you to become one today and help ensure the arts have a strong voice at the Capitol and in communities across Minnesota. 

Other State Election Resources

Find Your Polling Place: Know where to go on Election Day. Find your polling place

Know What’s on Your Ballot: See your candidates and races, with links to candidate websites to help you make informed choices. View your sample ballot

Have Questions? Get Help!
Call the Minnesota Election Hotline: 1-877-600-VOTE
Text for Election Assistance: 651-217-3862

Your Minnesota Voting Guide

On November 3, voters will decide who represents them in Congress for the next two years, with both the House and Senate in play.

Voters deserve to know where their Members of Congress stand on the arts. That is why our national partners at the Arts Action Funding created the 2026 Congressional Arts Report Card highlights which lawmakers have supported arts funding and policies that strengthen the arts and creativity.

The stakes are high. While 76% of Americans agree that arts and culture are vital to our lives, the sector continues to face significant challenges. At risk are not only access to the arts, but also the $1.2 trillion creative economy and the 5.4 million jobs it supports.

This November, we have an opportunity to make our voices heard by supporting candidates who recognize the value of the arts and will fight for the policies and public funding our creative sector needs to thrive.

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT CARD TODAY!