2026 Elections

City of Ely 2026 Election Information and Dates. More Information can be found at www.mnvotes.org

 
Primary Election - Tuesday, August 11, 2026: Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ely Community Center(formerly Ely Senior Center): 27 1st Ave E
  •  Pre-Registration for the Primary Election is open  now through July 21st 
  • Vote by Mail or in Person June 26, 2026, through August 10, 2026 - Ely City Hall, Clerk's Office - 209 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 

        Monday - Friday 8am -4:30pm excluding Holidays

  • Early Voting July 24, 2026 - August 10, 2026
  • Extended hours for walk-in absentee voting/Early Voting - Saturday, August 8, 2026 (9am - 3pm) and Monday, August 10, 2026 (8am-5pm) in the Clerks Office at City Hall 209 E Chapman St
  • August 10, 2026, is the last day (5:00pm) to vote in person at a designated absentee voting site. 
  • More information on the Primary Election can be found at https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/how-elections-work/primary-election/

  • Pursuant to MN Statutes 206.83, the City of Ely will be conducting a public accuracy test for its voting system equipment for the Primary Election to be held on August 11, 2026.  The testing will take place at Ely City Hall, Council Chambers, 209 E Chapman St, Ely MN on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1pm. 


General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ely Community Center(formerly Ely Senior Center): 27 1st Ave E
  • Pre-Registration for the General Election is open now through October 13, 2026
  • Vote by Mail or in Person September 18, 2026, through November 2, 2026- Ely City Hall, Clerk's Office - 209 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 

     Monday - Friday 8am -4:30pm excluding Holidays

  • Early Voting October 16, 2026 - November 2, 2026
  • Extended hours for walk-in absentee/Early voting - Ely City Hall, Clerk's Office - 209 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 
           Saturday, October 24, 2026 (9am - 3pm)
           Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (8am - 7pm) 
           Saturday, October 31, 2026 (9am - 3pm)
           Sunday, November 1, 2026 (9am - 3pm)
           Monday, November 2, 2026 (8am - 5pm) 
  • November 2, 2026  is the last day (5:00pm) to vote in person at a designated absentee voting site. 
More information on the Elections can be found at https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/election-day-voting/

  

For more information on Elections and Voting go to: www.mnvotes.org

 

2026-017_Governing_Write-In_Vote_Counting.pdf
2026_Absentee_Ballot_Application.pdf
Minnesota Voter Registration Application.pdf
2026_Election_Judge_Interest_Packet.pdf

City Offices Candidate Filing Information

Notice is hereby given that the City of Ely General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  The filing period for Mayor (a 2 year term) and City Council (3 each with 4 year terms) begins at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. 

Candidate Filings can be found on the MN Secretary of State's Website - https://candidates.sos.mn.gov/

Vote Early By Absentee Ballot

Anyone who wishes to vote by ABSENTEE BALLOT can obtain an Absentee Ballot Application by:

  • Call - City Hall, Clerk’s Office - 218-365-3224 ext 1
  • In person – Clerk’s Office, 209 E Chapman St, Ely MN
  • Email - deputyclerk@ely.mn.us 
  • Online - Request an Ballot Online

Once an Absentee Ballot Application is received, a ballot will be available to you when absentee balloting is open.