Minnesota does not have political party registration for local or state primaries. Voters are not asked to publicly declare an affiliation with a political party in those elections. A new law, however, requires Minnesota voters to declare a party when voting in a presidential primary. Under current state law, the four "major" political parties are:

• Republican Party of Minnesota
• Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
• Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party
• Legal Marijuana Now Party

Any registered Minnesota voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by absentee ballot.

If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to show ID when you vote in person in Minnesota.

If you need to register or to update your registration for any reason (for example, if you have moved or have not voted in four or more years) when you vote, you will need to show proof of residence to vote. Proof of residence includes:

• A Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, ID, or receipt for any of these that has your current name and address
• A tribal ID with your name, address, photo, and signature

If you don’t have one of those, bring a combination of other photo ID and another document that shows your current name and address:

• Accepted photo IDs include an out-of-state driver’s license or ID, US passport, US military or veteran ID, Tribal ID with name, signature and photo, Minnesota university, college, technical college, or high school ID;
• Accepted documents to prove your residence include a current residential lease, current student fee statement, or a utility bill or bank statement with a date less than 30 days old.