Minnesota voters had more than election results to look forward to on November 3, 2026. Restaurants, breweries, bookstores and national chains offered special discounts, free treats and buy-one-get-one promotions across the state, with several deals also celebrating National Sandwich Day.
Election Day coincided with National Sandwich Day, giving Minnesota residents additional opportunities to save on meals, beverages and other purchases. Businesses throughout the Twin Cities introduced limited-time offers, while major restaurant chains launched promotions through their mobile apps and loyalty programs.
Election Day Deals Across Minneapolis and St. Paul
Several locally owned businesses participated in Election Day promotions, offering discounts to customers who displayed an “I Voted” sticker or confirmed they had voted.
Breweries and Restaurants Offer Special Discounts
Bad Weather Brewing – St. Paul
Bad Weather Brewing offered customers $1 off a beer between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. after they confirmed they had voted.
Location: 414 7th St. W., St. Paul.
Dangerous Man Brewing – Minneapolis
Customers presenting an “I Voted” sticker received $1 off any eligible beverage, excluding THC products.
Location: 861 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
eM Que Viet
The Vietnamese restaurant offered a $5 discount on meals for customers presenting their voting sticker on November 3.
Litt Pinball Bar – Minneapolis
Voters could receive $2 off their first pint of beer or glass of wine by showing their Election Day sticker.
Location: 2021 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Pizza Karma – Multiple Locations
Pizza Karma introduced two promotions, including a free chai for customers joining its Karma rewards program.
The restaurant also offered a buy-one-get-one-half-off promotion on pizzas, wraps, bowls and starters.
Locations included Apple Valley, Eden Prairie and Minneapolis.
Wrecktangle Pizza – Minneapolis
Customers presenting their voting sticker could receive a complimentary Grape Ape beverage.
Location: 703 W. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Free Cookies, Book Discounts and Shopping Offers
How Sweet It Is Desserts – Plymouth
The dessert shop distributed complimentary “I Voted” cookies without requiring a purchase.
Location: 15705 35th Ave. N., Plymouth.
Jenny In the City – St. Paul
The retailer offered voters 20% off in-person purchases.
Location: 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul.
Subtext Books – St. Paul
Book shoppers could receive 25% off one book between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Location: 6 W. 5th St., St. Paul.
Tono Pizzeria & Cheesesteaks – Multiple Locations
Although unrelated to Election Day, Tono’s regular Tuesday promotion coincided with the election.
Customers could take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free offer on eligible purchases for dine-in or takeout. Telephone orders were excluded.
Participating locations included Minneapolis, St. Paul, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Apple Valley, Chanhassen, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Inver Grove Heights, Maplewood and Wayzata.
National Restaurant Chains Offer Election Day and Sandwich Deals
National restaurant brands also introduced promotions, many connected to National Sandwich Day.
Sandwich Deals and Free Food Promotions
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Customers could purchase six bagels for $7.
Firehouse Subs
Customers spending at least $15 through the restaurant’s app or website could receive a complimentary medium sub.
Jersey Mike’s
The sandwich chain offered free delivery on purchases of $5 or more placed through its mobile app.
Jimmy John’s
JJ Rewards members could receive a buy-one-get-one-free sandwich deal when ordering online or through the app using promotional code “SANDWICH.”
Krispy Kreme
The doughnut chain offered a free Original Glazed doughnut to customers who said they voted or displayed an “I Voted” sticker.
No purchase was required.
Potbelly
Customers purchasing a big or original-sized sandwich could receive a free original-sized sandwich through the restaurant’s website or app using code “BOGO.”
Additional Discounts Available Beyond Election Day
7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes
Loyalty members could purchase a 20-ounce soda for $1 when buying a qualifying market or deli sandwich on November 3.
Subway
New and existing Sub Club members could access a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on footlong sandwiches through November 8.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropic Rewards members could receive a complimentary smoothie with the purchase of a Tropic Bowl or another qualifying food item through November 8.
What Customers Should Know About Election Day Promotions
Most Election Day offers were limited to November 3, although selected national promotions continued through November 8.
Some discounts required loyalty membership, online ordering, promotional codes or proof of voting. Customers were encouraged to confirm participating locations, eligibility requirements and offer restrictions directly with businesses.
The combination of Election Day and National Sandwich Day provided Minnesota residents with a range of opportunities to save, from complimentary doughnuts and discounted sandwiches to local restaurant specials and bookstore promotions.
Herman Melville is a contributor at TechNewsInc, covering a diverse range of topics including news, politics, business, technology, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. He focuses on clear, reliable reporting and useful information, helping readers stay informed about current affairs and developments through relevant, accessible, and engaging stories.
