ABSENTEE VOTER APPLICATION INFORMATION
If you are a resident of St. Louis County and want to vote by absentee ballot, you must complete and submit an absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots will be available 46 days before an election. Minnesota voters no longer need a reason to vote absentee.
You may check the status of your application or ballot on the Secretary of State website.
To apply online, click on the appropriate link below:
Online Absentee Ballot Application
Online Military/Overseas FPCA Application
To download a paper application, click on the appropriate link below:
Paper Absentee Ballot Application
Paper Military/Overseas FPCA Absentee Ballot Application
Applications should be returned to the County Auditor's office by mail, fax, or e-mail and will be forwarded to the appropriate city, town, or school district clerk if necessary.
St. Louis County Auditor
100 North 5th Avenue West, Room 214
Duluth, MN 55802-1293
E-mail: elections@stlouiscountymn.gov
Fax: (218) 725-5060
Telephone: (218) 726-2385
Toll Free: 1-800-450-9777 (Minnesota only)
In-Person Absentee Locations
The cities below offer in-person absentee voting for their specific jurisdictions.
| City/Town |
Address |
Phone |
Hours |
| Duluth, City |
411 W 1st St, Duluth, 55802 |
(218) 730-5500 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) |
| Babbitt |
71 South Dr, Babbitt, 55706 |
(218) 827-3647 |
7:30 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) |
| Biwabik, City |
321 N. Main Street, Biwabik, 55708 |
(218) 865-4183 |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) |
| Buhl |
300 Jones Ave, Buhl, 55713 |
(218) 258-3226 |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-THU),& 7:00 am - 11:00 am (F) |
| Chisholm |
316 West Lake St, Chisholm, 55719 |
(218) 254-7902 |
6:30 am - 4:00 pm (M-THU),& 7:00 am - 12:00 pm (F) |
| Cook |
127 S. River Street, Cook, 55723 |
(218) 666-2200 |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (M-F) |
| Ely |
209 E Chapman St, Ely, 55731 |
(218) 226-5474 |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) |
| Eveleth |
413 Pierce St, Eveleth, 55734 |
(218) 744-7563 |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) |
| Gilbert |
16 S. Broadway Street, Gilbert, 55741 |
(218) 748-2232 |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) |
| Hermantown |
5105 Maple Grove Rd, Hermantown, 55811 |
(218) 729-3600 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) |
| Hibbing |
401 E 21st St, Hibbing, 55746 |
(218) 262-3486 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) |
| Hoyt Lakes |
206 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Hoyt Lakes, 55750 |
(218) 225-2344 |
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (M), 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Tues-Thu), & 7:30 - 11:30 am (F) |
| Mt. Iron |
8586 Enterprise Dr S, Mt. Iron, 55768 |
(218) 748-7570 |
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) |
| Rice Lake |
4107 W Beyer Rd, Duluth, 55803 |
(218) 721-3778 |
7:30 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) |
| Tower |
602 Main Street Tower, 55790 |
(218) 753-4070 |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (M-THU), & 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Virginia |
327 S 1st St, Virginia, 55792 |
(218) 748-7500 |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) |
City of Aurora and
Twp. of White |
16 West 2nd Ave North, Aurora, 55705 |
(218) 229-2813 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) |
For Federal, State, and County elections, all St. Louis County residents can vote in-person at the County Auditor’s Office at the following locations:
Duluth Courthouse
100 North 5th Avenue West
Duluth, MN 55802-1293
(218) 726-2385
Virginia Government Services Center
201 South 3rd Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 749-7104
Absentee ballots can be delivered in-person during the hours listed below.
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 PM
Extended County Absentee Voting Hours
Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 4, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 10, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 12, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, November 4, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
County offices will be closed on the following days:
Monday, January 1, 2024
Monday, January 15, 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024
Monday, May 27, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Monday, September 2, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024