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
Absentee Voting begins Friday, September 20, 2024 – Monday, November 4, 2024
Aitkin County Government Center
307 2nd St NW
1st Floor
Aitkin, MN 56431
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Additional Dates and Times:
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8 AM to 7 PM
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
- Sunday, November 3, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
- Monday, November 4, 2024 8 AM to 5 PM
Election Day Voting Info:
- Voters that reside in non-mail ballot precincts MUST vote at their designated polling locations.
- Voters that reside in a mail ballot precinct may vote at the Aitkin County Government Center on Election Day.
- Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM.
Request an absentee ballot HERE. Applications cannot be accepted on Election Day.
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 more information on Absentee Voting.
Other links:
Become a Candidate
The Campaign Filing Packet provides information and forms to file for office.
Upcoming Elections
- Primary - August 13, 2024
- Request Absentee Ballot HERE or APPLY ONLINE.
- General Election - November 5, 2024
- Request Absentee Ballot HERE or APPLY ONLINE.