Elections & Voting

In May of 2024, the residents of Unorganized Township 63-17 submitted a petition to the Auditor’s Office requesting that a special election be called to vote if Unorganized Township 63-17 should be an organized township.  

At the December 17, 2024, St. Louis County Board meeting the Board called for a special election and scheduled a special election to be held on May 13, 2025 (Board Resolution No. 24-637).   

All persons residing in Unorganized Township 63-17 and registered to vote as of April 14, 2025, will automatically be sent a ballot.  If a person resides in Unorganized Township 63-17 and is eligible to vote but not currently registered, they can apply to the Auditor’s Office in person or by mail for ballots and registration materials.

*To be counted, ballots MUST BE RECEIVED by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (May 13, 2025) at either of the Auditor’s Office locations.
Election Notice/Mail Ballot Procedures

SAMPLE BALLOT

The Auditor’s Office will be open extended hours on the following days:
Saturday, May 10, 2025    9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 12, 2025         8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 the polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Virginia Government Services Center
201 South 3rd Ave West
Virginia, MN 55792

St. Louis County Courthouse
100 North 5th Ave. West, Room 214
Duluth, MN 55802

Township Organizational Questions?

If you have questions regarding the proposed township organization, please email township6317@gmail.com or contact John Jordan at (256) 343-6665.
 

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
 

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.  

   
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/Special Election Unorganized Township 63-17

Saturday - May 10, 2025        9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Monday - May 12, 2025        8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

County offices will be closed on the following days:

Monday, May 26th, 2025
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Thursday, December 25th, 2025

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Below are links to direct candidates to the procedures, locations, and timelines for filing for office.

Historical Election Results