Absentee Voting

Steps to vote early by mail:

1. 1. Request an absentee ballot or fill out the absentee ballot application online. You do not need to be registered to apply. 
   2. Receive your ballot in the mail.
   3. VOTE your ballot.
   4. Return your ballot via mail or drop it at Beltrami County Elections by 8:00pm on Election Day.

Track your ballot to see if it has been received or accepted.

When voting early by mail:

• Use black or blue ink when filling out your ballot.
• Be sure to have a witness present when you complete your ballot.

Locations:

All voters have at least one early voting location to vote at. Beltrami County Elections is an early voting location for all federal, state, and county elections.

Hours:

• Absentee voting starts 46 days before all federal, state, and county elections.
• Early voting hours may vary by location. 

Steps to vote in the military or abroad:

1. 1. Fill out the federal post card application online. 
   2. Receive your ballot by mail or email.
   3. VOTE your ballot.
   4. Return your ballot by mail.

Who can apply?

• Military members serving outside their home precinct.
• Spouses and dependents of military members.
• Citizens living abroad temporarily or indefinitely.

An agent is someone you know and trust to bring you your ballot.

Steps to vote by agent:

1. 1. Fill out an absentee ballot application and a request for an agent delivery of an absentee ballot.
   2. Have your agent return both forms to Beltrami County Elections and pick up your ballot starting 7 days before Election Day.
   3. VOTE your ballot.
   4. Have your agent return your ballot by 8:00pm on Election Day.

Who can apply?

• Voters that live in a nursing home, assisted living facility, residential treatment center, group home, or a battered women's shelter.
• Voters that are hospitalized.
• Voters that have difficulty going to a polling place due to health reasons or a disability.