Aitkin County Elections Administration
Go to MNVOTES.GOV to:
- Register to vote, check your registration, and more…
- Vote early by mail, in person, from military
- Track your Mail or Absentee Ballot
- Find where you vote, voting hours
- View your sample ballot, search candidate filings
- And more…
Voter Registration
Complete Voter Registration if:
- You are a new voter
- Changed your name
- Changed your address
You can register:
- Online here, or
- At the Aitkin County Auditor's Office, 307 2nd Street NW, Aitkin MN 56431
Please note that registration closes 20 days before Election Day, but you can still register on Election Day with proof of current residency.
Mail Voting
32 of Aitkin County's 51 Precincts are Mail Ballot Precincts. The designation is determined by each individual municipality.
Ballots are automatically mailed to ALL REGISTERED VOTERS in a Mail Ballot Precinct 3-4 weeks before the election.
- Check your voter registration status here, or contact the Aitkin County Auditor's Office.
Voted ballots can be returned on or before Election Day:
- In the postage prepaid envelope provided
- Drop off at the Aitkin County Auditor's Office
Click here for Mail Ballot frequently asked questions: MAIL BALLOT FAQ
Absentee Voting
Request an absentee ballot HERE. Applications cannot be accepted on Election Day.
Become a Permanent Absentee voter. To have a ballot mailed to your residence for all elections, update your voter registration and check the box indicating your preference to be a permanent absentee voter. Online here
Voted ballots can be returned on or before Election Day:
- In the postage prepaid envelope provided
- Drop off at the Aitkin County Auditor's Office
- If you are in need of a witness for your ballot, bring your UNVOTED ballot to the Aitkin County Auditor's Office – Aitkin County Government Center for assistance.
Click here for more information on Absentee Voting.
Other links:
Become a Candidate
The Campaign Filing Packet provides information and forms to file for office.