To vote by mail, you must request an absentee ballot unless you have already made a permanent request to receive an absentee ballot.

Requests can be made at any time, ballots will be mailed starting February 27, 2026.

You can request a ballot online, by mail, or in person at the Aitkin County Auditor’s Office (307 2nd Street NW, Aitkin MN, 56431). 

• Ballots must be received on or before Election Day to be counted.

Vote early in person at the Aitkin County Auditor’s Office starting Friday, February 27, through Monday, April 13, 2026.

Location: Aitkin County Auditor’s Office, 307 2nd Street NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday April 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Special Saturday Hours: April 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

You may request an absentee ballot in person starting February 27, fill it out on the spot, and vote immediately.

Election Day is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. 

Location: Aitkin Public Library, 110 1st Ave NE, Aitkin, MN 56431

Hours: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.