Key election dates 2023

Posted Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:39 pm

Aug. 1	First day to file affidavits of candidacy for cities and school districts without the potential of a primary.
Aug. 15	Last day to file affidavits of candidacy for cities and school districts without the potential of a primary.


Sep. 22	Begin absentee voting for Nov. 7 general election.
Oct. 17	Preregistration deadline for general election.
Oct. 24	2-week report due for Saint Paul and ISD 625 candidates on the ballot who have open campaign committees.
Oct. 27	Pre-general election campaign financial reports due (4:30 p.m.) for city and school district candidates on the ballot who have open committees (excluding Saint Paul and ISD 625).
Oct. 31	Extended hours and expanded locations for in-person absentee voting.
Nov. 4	Extended hours for absentee voting for general election: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Nov. 7	General election – polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.