Beltrami County Elections

Accessible Voting

Accessible Ballot

Voters with print disabilities may request an accessible absentee sample ballot and an official ballot. Fill out an absentee ballot application and then call 218-333-8448 to have an accessible absentee ballot sent to you. 

Polling Places

All counties in Minnesota are required to have accessible polling places. Beltrami County polling places contain:

  • Wheelchair accessible ramps and doorways
  • Accessible parking
  • Seated and standing voting booths
  • Assisted voting from a vehicle

Assisted Voting Device

All of Beltrami County's polling places utilize ES&S's assisted voting device called the ExpressVote. All voters are welcome to use the ExpressVote, just let an election judge know. The ExpressVote has key features that make it accessible to voters, including:

Voter uses a Braille keypad

Braille Keypad

Touchscreen on an assisted voting device

Touchscreen

A voter uses headphones and audio

Audio and Headphones

Assisted voting device instructions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The following steps will allow you to vote an accessible absentee ballot at home:

  1. Fill out an online absentee ballot application.
  2. Call 218-333-8448.
  3. Receive your accessible absentee ballot by email and instructions and envelopes by mail.
  4. Vote your accessible absentee ballot.
  5. Print your accessible absentee ballot.
  6. Return you accessible absentee ballot.

Yes. Curbside voting is available for voters who cannot easily enter the polling place. Fill out the certificate that an election judge will give to you and your ballot will be issued to you from your vehicle.

Anyone except your employer or your union may help you vote. Election officials are also able to help you:

  • Fill out an application
  • Read your ballot 
  • Mark your ballot 

Yes, you can vote early by mail before Election Day from your own home. 

Steps to vote early by mail:

  1. Request an absentee ballot or fill out the absentee ballot application online.
  2. Receive your ballot in the mail.
  3. VOTE your ballot.
  4. Return your ballot via mail or deliver it to Beltrami County Elections by 8:00pm on Election Day.

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

An agent is someone you know and trust to bring you your ballot. View the agent delivery diagram to understand the process.

Steps to vote by agent:

  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.

Contact Us

Beltrami County Elections
701 Minnesota Ave NW Ste 220
Bemidji, MN 56601

Phone: 218-333-8448
Fax: 218-333-4246
Email

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Mon - Fri

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