Elections

Paul Tynjala - Election Official

2008 Primary Sample Ballots (NOTE: Legislative, Commissioner and Local races appear on ballots in their respective districts only.)

ST LOUIS_M100_publication.pdf (207 KB)

ST LOUIS_EAGLE_publication.pdf (194 KB)

ELECTION INFORMATION

The website for the Minnesota Secretary of State has information and forms available for voting and other purposes. The below listed links from that site will answer frequently asked questions and provide other useful election related information:

Secretary of State's Web Site	State Canvassing Board
Find Your Polling Place	Election Calendar
Find Your Elected Officials	Campaign Practices/Finances
Register to Vote	Forms - all varieties

Absentee Ballot/Access	Maps Commissioner Districts Map Legislative Districts Map
(For more information about absentee	Publications
voting - see below)	Election Laws
Election Results/Statistics

For county legislative and commissioner maps:

ABSENTEE VOTER APPLICATION INFORMATION

If you are a resident of St. Louis County and want to vote by absentee ballot at any Federal, State or County election you must submit an application to the County Auditor or a full time city or town clerk who has been designated a deputy registrar by the County Auditor.

Information and absentee ballot applications can be obtained from the following sources:

St. Louis County Auditor
100 North 5th Avenue West, Room 214
St. Louis County Courthouse
Duluth, Minnesota 55802-1293
Telephone: (218) 726-2385 *
FAX: (218) 725-5060
tynjalap@co.st-louis.mn.us **

St. Louis County Auditor
Northland Office Building
307 South 1st Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Telephone (218) 726-2380 *
atheyl@co.st-louis.mn.us **

TDD# (218) 726-2386
*Toll Free 1-800-450-9777 (Minnesota only)

** use either email address

You may also download an absentee ballot application from the Secretary of State’s Website:

In lieu of an absentee ballot application, a voter may submit to the County Auditor or designated clerk a letter which includes the following: (1) the voter’s name and address in the precinct; (2) the reason for requesting an absentee ballot - absence, physical disability etc.; (3) the address where the ballots should be mailed; (4) the voters signature.

Applications must be returned to the County Auditor at the above listed address. Faxed absentee ballot applications are acceptable. [Please Note: Absentee ballot applications CANNOT be completed by telephone or email because a voter signature is required]

If the election involves ONLY a city, township or school district, you must submit ballot applications to the appropriate city, township or school district clerk. Please contact the County Auditor’s Office if you need assistance or further information.