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ST. CLOUD — From the White House down to local offices, 2024 promises to be a big election year.

Here is a calendar of important election dates in Minnesota for voters — and potential candidates.

• Friday, Jan. 19: The start of early voting (in-person and by mail) for the presidential primary
• Tuesday, Feb. 13: The last day to register to vote in advance of the presidential primary
• Tuesday, Feb. 27: Minnesota political parties host local precinct caucuses, to pick delegates for endorsing conventions in May
• Monday, March 4: The last day of early voting for the presidential primary
• Tuesday, March 5: Presidential primary

• Saturday, May 16: Minnesota GOP's state convention begins in St. Paul
• Tuesday, May 21: The first day for candidates to file for local, state and federal offices
• Sunday, May 31: Minnesota DFL state convention begins
• Tuesday, June 4: The filing deadline for candidates for local, state and federal offices
• Friday, June 28: The start of early voting (in-person and by mail) for the primary election
• Tuesday, July 23: The last day to register to vote in advance of the August primary
• Monday, Aug. 12: The end of early voting (in-person and by mail) for the primary election
• Tuesday, Aug. 13: Primary election

• Friday, Sept. 20: The start of early voting (in-person and by mail) for the general election
• Tuesday, Oct. 15: The last day to register to vote in advance of the general election
• Monday, Nov. 4: The end of early voting (in-person and by mail) for the general election
• Tuesday, Nov. 5: 2024 general election