| January 19 |
Early absentee voting begins for the presidential primary election (Courthouse open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) |
| February 13 |
February Special Election Day - No Elections scheduled in Lac qui Parle County |
| March 5 |
Presidential Nomination Primary Day (Courthouse open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) |
| March 12 |
March township election day (Baxter, Cerro Gordo, Garfield, Hamlin, Lac qui Parle Twp, Madison Twp, Mehurin, Perry, Providence, Riverside, Ten Mile Lake & Walter only) |
| May 21 |
Early candidate filing period opens for offices with a potential primary |
| June 4 |
Early candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary |
| June 6 |
Early candidate filing withdrawal deadline ends at 5 p.m. for offices with a potential primary |
| June 28 |
Early Absentee Voting begins for primary election (Courthouse open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) |
| July 23 |
Last day to preregister to vote |
| August 10 |
Extended hours from 9am - 3pm for in-person absentee voting at the Courthouse |
| August 12 |
Last day for in-person absentee voting for the Primary Election (until 5pm) |
| August 13 |
Primary Election Day (Courthouse open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) |
| August 13 |
Candidate filing period closes for non-primary possible offices |
| August 15 |
Late candidate withdrawal deadline at 5 p.m. for late filing period for offices without a primary. |
| September 23 |
Early Absentee Voting begins for General Election (Courthouse open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) |
| October 15 |
Pre-registration ends for General Election (Last day to pre-register to vote.) |
| November 2 |
Extended Early Absentee Voting hours from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for in-person at the Courthouse (previously 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) |
| November 4 |
Last day for in-person early absentee voting for the General Election 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Courthouse |
| November 5 |
General Election Day (Courthouse open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) |
