Minnesota Reports 419,000 Early Ballots, Up 48.5% From 2022
In Minnesota, over 419,000 early ballots have been cast, a 48.5% increase compared to the same point in the 2022 General Election, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Duluth Superior, MN, October 23, 2026 —
Minnesota has recorded more than 419,000 early ballots, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State. The total is 48.5% higher than the number cast at the same point in the 2022 General Election, the summary of the state’s figures says.
The comparison measures early-ballot activity at equivalent points in the current election period and the 2022 General Election. It does not provide the specific date of the current count or the number of ballots recorded at that point in 2022. The exact total is also not stated; the figure is reported as more than 419,000.
The information provided does not break the total down by county, voter group, or method of casting a ballot. It also does not explain what may have contributed to the increase. No details are given about how many ballots have been received, accepted, or remain to be counted beyond the overall early-ballot figure.
The reported increase describes a comparison in early-ballot numbers, not an election result. The summary does not include information about candidate support, turnout projections, or the eventual outcome. It also does not state whether the count will be updated or provide a schedule for further updates.
The Secretary of State is identified as the source of the figures. Additional detail—including the reporting date and the underlying counts used to calculate the 48.5% increase—was not included in the information provided.
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