NOTICE TO VOTERS IN MAIL BALLOT PRECINCTS IN ST. LOUS COUNTY 2026 STATE PRIMARY AND STATE GENERAL ELECTION VOTING PROCEDURES
Voters residing in most unorganized areas within St. Louis County, and the Townships of Brevator, Eagles Nest, Floodwood, Ness, Owens, Prairie Lake, and Willow Valley, and the Cities of Floodwood, Iron Junction, Leonidas, McKinley, and Morcom will vote as MAIL BALLOT precincts in 2026. MAIL BALLOT precinct areas are indicated by the shaded areas on the adjoining map.
Unorganized areas NOT voting by MAIL BALLOT include:
-Unorganized 14 (T57-R16) Votes at Lakeland Baptist Church, 4441 Lost Lake Rd, Gilbert, MN
-Unorganized 15 (T60-R18) Votes at Sand Lake Chapel, 9038 Biss Rd, Britt, MN
-Unorganized 16 (T60-R19) Votes at Sand Lake Chapel, 9038 Biss Rd, Britt, MN
-Unorganized 17 (T56-R16) Votes at Makinen Community Center, 6601 Wilson Rd, Makinen MN
-Unorganized 18 (T59-R16) Votes at Pike Town Hall, 6862 Hwy 68, Embarrass, MN
Notice of State Primary Election: August 11, 2026. All persons registered to vote as of July 21, 2026, in MAIL BALLOT precincts will automatically be sent a ballot at least 14 days prior to the election. If you are registered to vote and do not receive a ballot by July 31, 2026, please contact the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office at one of the locations listed below.
Notice of State General Election: November 3, 2026. All persons registered to vote on October 13, 2026, in MAIL BALLOT precincts will automatically be sent a ballot at least 14 days prior to the election. If you are registered to vote and do not receive a ballot by October 23, 2026, please contact the Auditor’s Office at one of the locations listed below.
Voted ballots may be returned by mail (stamped return envelopes are included with each MAIL BALLOT packet) or in person at one of the below listed locations. All returned ballots MUST BE RECEIVED by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day at one of the below listed Auditor’s Office locations. Assistive voting equipment and witnessing of signatures is also available at the Auditor’s Offices.
NOTE: If you live in one of the mail ballot areas and are eligible to vote but are not currently registered, you may apply to the Auditor’s Office in person or by mail for ballots and registration materials.
Auditor, St. Louis County Courthouse Virginia Government Services
100 North 5th Avenue West, Room 214 or Building
Duluth, MN 55802 201 South 3rd Ave West
(218) 726-2385 Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 749-7104
Email questions: elections@stlouiscountymn.gov
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 PM
Extended Hours for Mail Ballot Voting
Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The polling place will be at:
St. Louis County Courthouse Virginia Government Services
100 North 5th Avenue West, Room 214 or Building
Duluth, MN 55802 201 South 3rd Ave West
Virginia, MN 55792
The polls will be open:
State Primary Election: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
State General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
NANCY NILSEN, COUNTY AUDITOR
By: Phil Chapman, Deputy Auditor/Clerk of County Board
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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