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County offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Employment
Auditor
M-F | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
307 2nd St NW, Rm. 121, Aitkin, MN
218-927-7354
218-927-7324
Kathleen Ryan / Interim Auditor

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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:

  1. Online here, or
  2. 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.

Voted ballots can be returned on or before Election Day:

  1. In the postage prepaid envelope provided
  2. 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.

Voted ballots can be returned on or before Election Day:

  1. In the postage prepaid envelope provided
  2. Drop off at the Aitkin County Auditor’s Office

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.

Upcoming Elections

  • March Township Elections 3/11/2025

2024 CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORTS

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2022 CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORTS

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James Ratz

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Kirk Peysar

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Lori Grams

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Brian Napstad

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Tara Snyder

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Mick Moriarty

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