St. Paul Voters Narrow The Field Before November this August

Jul 28, 2026

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St. Paul voters have less than a month to decide which candidates will advance to the Nov. 3 general election as Minnesota’s statewide primary approaches on Tuesday, Aug. 11. While many local races will not be decided until November, the primary will determine party nominees for federal and state offices and, in some jurisdictions, narrow crowded nonpartisan contests.

This year’s ballot includes races ranging from the U.S. Senate to the Minnesota Legislature, along with Ramsey County Board seats.

Unlike the general election, Minnesota’s primary uses separate party columns. Voters may choose candidates from only one political party for partisan offices. Voting across more than one party column causes votes in partisan races not to count. Nonpartisan contests, such as judicial races and many school board elections, are listed separately.

Early voting has been underway since June 26, giving voters multiple ways to cast a ballot before Election Day. Minnesotans may vote by mail, vote absentee in person or participate in the state’s newer early in-person voting process, which began July 24 and allows ballots to be scanned immediately rather than sealed in an absentee envelope.

On Election Day, polling places across St. Paul will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. is entitled to vote. Minnesota also continues to offer Election Day voter registration, making it possible for eligible residents who missed the advance registration deadline to register and vote at their polling place with proper identification and proof of residence.

Ramsey County voters can vote early at the Ramsey County Elections Office, 90 Plato Blvd. W., throughout the absentee voting period. Additional early voting locations at the Roseville and Shoreview libraries opened July 24.

The easiest way to verify what appears on an individual ballot is through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online sample ballot tool. Because legislative districts, school board districts and judicial races vary by address, voters are encouraged to review their personalized ballot before heading to the polls. The same website also allows voters to confirm registration status, request or track an absentee ballot and locate their Election Day polling place.

What is on the ballot?

Depending on your address, your ballot may include:

Federal

U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives — Congressional District 4

Statewide Offices

Governor & Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Auditor

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Commissioner, District 5

Voter information

Election Day: Tuesday, Aug. 11

Polls: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Register online in advance (deadline has passed if after July 21).
Eligible voters may also register at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residence.

Early voting:

June 26-Aug. 10
Ramsey County Elections Office, 90 Plato Blvd. W., St. Paul
Additional locations at Ramsey County libraries in Roseville and Shoreview beginning July 24.

Find your polling place, sample ballot or registration status: