Accessible Voting

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. Curbside voting is available for voters who cannot easily leave their vehicle or enter the polling place. Election judges will issue your ballot from your vehicle.

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

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.

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.