Special elections are used to fill vacant offices or decide ballot questions; they can be scheduled at various times during the year, and may be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled election. The following statutes govern special elections:
Upcoming Special Elections
The Office of the Secretary of State has been notified of the following special elections. Contact the local jurisdiction for details about the vacant office or ballot question. Last updated May 24, 2023.
August 8, 2023
- Special Election Hubbard County Commissioner District 4 (Vacancy)
- Special Election Polk County Commissioner District 1 (Vacancy)
- Special Election Red Lake County Commissioner District 3 (Vacancy)
- Special Election Roseau County Commissioner District 4 (Vacancy)
- Special Election Winona County Commissioner District 3 (Vacancy)
- Special Election City Of Brooklyn Park W-West (Vacancy)
- School District Special Election ISD 487 - Upsala (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 876 - Annandale (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 2886 - Glenville-Emmons (Question)
Special Election Dates
Most special elections may only be held on one of the following five dates:
- Second Tuesday in February
- Second Tuesday in April
- Second Tuesday in May
- Second Tuesday in August
- First Tuesday after the first Monday in November
- February 14
- April 11
- May 9
- August 8
- November 7
- February 13
- April 9
- May 14
- August 13
- November 5