MN Election Day Voter Guide 2024: What's On The Ballot

ST. PAUL, MN — It's hard to believe, but Election Day is Tuesday. On Nov. 5, Minnesotans who haven't already voted early will head to the polls and cast ballots for candidates running for President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Representative, local offices, and more.

This year's ballot also includes a state constitutional amendment question.

Early voting numbers

As of Nov. 1, election officials across Minnesota distributed 1,152,900 absentee and mail ballots since voting began on Sept. 20. Clerks have accepted a total of 919,581 ballots sent back to them.

Nearly 195,000 ballots have not yet been returned. All ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. People who have not yet mailed in their absentee ballot are now encouraged to vote in-person.

"More Minnesotans voted in the past week than during the first four weeks of voting for this election," said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.

"It’s clear that our state’s long-held commitment to voting and civic engagement remains. For those who have yet to cast their ballot, now is the time to make your plan to vote in-person on or before Election Day."

Restore the Vote Act

More Minnesotans have regained their voting rights this year.

The 2023 Restore the Vote Act, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz, restores the voting rights of individuals with felony convictions once they are no longer incarcerated.

To vote in Minnesota, a person must be at least 18 by Election Day, a U.S. Citizen, a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days, not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction, and not under a court order that revokes their right to vote.

Minnesotans can register to vote online. You can also register in-person on Election Day.

There are several ways to vote in the 2024 election cycle in Minnesota:

• Vote early by mail
• Vote early in person
• Vote from the military or abroad
• Vote in person on Election Day at your polling location

What's On My Ballot?

Below are the candidates that will appear on all ballots in Minnesota. For a complete list of elections on your local ballot, use the Minnesota sample ballot tool.

Text or Call with Election Questions

Minnesotans can contact the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State by phone call or text message:

• Call 1-877-600-VOTE (8683)
• Text 651-217-3862 to get information from an election worker

U.S. President & Vice President

• Donald J. Trump and JD Vance (Republican)
• Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz (Democratic-Farmer-Labor)
• Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat (Libertarian Party)
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan (We The People)
• Jill Stein and Samson Kpadenou (Green Party)
• Claudia De la Cruz and Karina Garcia (Socialism and Liberation)
• Rachele Fruit and Dennis Richter (Socialist Workers Party)
• Cornel West and Melina Abdullah (Justice for All)
• Shiva Ayyadurai and Crystal Ellis (Independent)
• Write-In Candidates

U.S. Senator (Minnesota)

• Amy Klobuchar (Democratic-Farmer-Labor)
• Royce White (Republican)
• Rebecca Whiting (Libertarian Party)
• Joyce Lynne Lacey (Independence-Alliance)
• Write-In Candidates

Constitutional Amendment 1

• Yes/No (Nonpartisan)
  • Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Renewal
    • Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to protect drinking water sources and the water quality of lakes, rivers, and streams; conserve wildlife habitat and natural areas; improve air quality; and expand access to parks and trails by extending the transfer of proceeds from the state-operated lottery to the environment and natural resources trust fund, and to dedicate the proceeds for these purposes?

Chief Justice - Supreme Court

• Natalie E. Hudson (Nonpartisan)
• Stephen A Emery (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Associate Justice - Supreme Court 5

• Anne McKeig (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Associate Justice - Supreme Court 6

• Karl Procaccini (Nonpartisan)
• Matthew R. Hanson (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Court of Appeals - Judges

Judge - Court of Appeals 2

• Jon Schmidt (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - Court of Appeals 3

• Sarah Wheelock (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - Court of Appeals 4

• Tracy Smith (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - Court of Appeals 6

• Renee L. Worke (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - Court of Appeals 8

• Keala Christian Ede (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - Court of Appeals 12

• Jonathan R. Woolsey (Nonpartisan)
• Diane B. Bratvold (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - Court of Appeals 14

• Elise Larson (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

1st District Court - Judges

Judge - 1st District Court 6

• David L. Knutson (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 10

• Paula Duggan Vraa (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 14

• Michael Joseph Mayer (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 20

• Bryce A.D. Ehrman (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 24

• Jamie Cork (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 26

• Jody L. Winters (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 29

• Jessica Maher (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 30

• Douglas C. Bayley (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 31

• Richelle M. Wahi (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 32

• Kathryn Iverson Landrum (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 33

• Tori K. Stewart (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates

Judge - 1st District Court 35

• Stacey Sorensen Green (Nonpartisan)
• Write-In Candidates