County-wide elections are typically held in even years with the exception of special elections.

The following calendar contains selected dates for the 2024 election process.

(Please consult Minnesota election statutes for complete details)

Jan 19 Absentee Voting begins for 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary
Feb 13 Voter pre-registration closes at 5:00 PM for 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary
Feb 13 Absentee Voting Direct Balloting Equipment Public Test
Feb 22 Public Accuracy Testing
Mar 5 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Mar 7 Carver County Canvass-10:00 am
May 21 Candidate filing begins for applicable offices
Jun 4 Candidate filing ends at 5:00 PM for applicable offices
June 6 Candidate withdrawal ends at 5:00 PM for applicable offices
June 28 Absentee voting begins for 2024 Primary Election
July 23 Voter pre-registration closes at 5:00 PM for 2024 Primary Election
July 23 Public Accuracy Testing
Jul 30 Candidate filing begins for City/Township offices
Aug 13 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Aug 13 Candidate Filing ends at 5:00 PM for City/Township offices
Aug 15 Candidate withdrawal ends at 5:00 PM for City/Township offices
Aug 16 Carver County Canvass - 10:00 am
Sept 20 Absentee voting begins for 2024 General Election
Oct 15 Voter pre-registration closes at 5:00 PM for 2024 General Election
Oct 15 Public Accuracy Testing
Nov 5 GENERAL ELECTION DAY
Nov 13 Carver County Canvass - 9:00 am
Nov 18   Post Election Review - 9:00 am