Eveleth, Minnesota Public Records

The division also operates a satellite office in Virginia at 201 3rd Avenue North, Virginia, MN 55792 for northern Saint Louis County voters. Minnesota provides online voter registration at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us for eligible citizens with a current Minnesota driver's license or state ID. New voters must register at least 21 days before an election to participate, though Minnesota permits Election Day registration at polling places with proof of residence such as a utility bill, lease agreement, or another registered voter from the same precinct vouching for the applicant. Registration requirements include U.S. Citizenship, being at least 18 years old on Election Day, Minnesota residency for 20 days, and completion of any felony sentence including probation and parole. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council on a staggered schedule, typically in November of odd-numbered years. The next Eveleth municipal election will be held in November 2025, when voters will select city council members. The mayor serves a four-year term, and council members serve four-year terms on a staggered basis. Information about candidates, filing deadlines, and local ballot questions is available from the Eveleth City Clerk at 218-744-1680 and the Saint Louis County Elections Division. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Minnesota Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the Saint Louis County Elections Division. The city typically has one or two polling locations depending on precinct boundaries; many local voters cast ballots at Eveleth City Hall or nearby community facilities. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m. On Election Day. Minnesota law makes extensive election records publicly accessible under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37 and Chapter 201. Voter registration lists are public data available for purchase for election related purposes. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees are searchable through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at https://cfb.mn.gov, showing contributions, expenditures, and in-kind donations. Candidate filings, including affidavits of candidacy and nominating petitions, are public records available from the filing office - Secretary of State for state offices, county auditor for county offices, city clerk for municipal offices. Precinct-level election results are published by the Secretary of State and county auditors following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Saint Louis County reported approximately 61% voter turnout with roughly 91,000 ballots cast from approximately 149,000 registered voters. Local precincts generally reflected county-wide patterns with strong participation. The November 3, 2026 general election will be a critical midterm election for Minnesota voters. While the state's U.S. Senate seats are not scheduled for election in 2026 - Senator Amy Klobuchar's seat is up in 2024 and Senator Tina Smith's in 2026 special election already occurred - residents will decide several important races. All 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives will be on the ballot, including the district serving the city (currently District 7A, though boundaries may change following redistricting). Minnesota Senate District 7 (even-numbered districts) will also be contested. Saint Louis County offices up for election in 2026 include County Commissioner seats for certain districts, County Auditor-Treasurer, and possibly County Sheriff depending on the election cycle. Voters may also decide on school board members for ISD 2154 and any city council positions on the regular cycle. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot for any reason. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, by fax, by email, or in person at the Saint Louis County Elections Division or the local city clerk's office. Applications must be received by the Saint Louis County election office no later than one week before Election Day for mail delivery, though in-person absentee voting is available until 5:00 p.m. The day before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. On Election Day to be counted; postmarks do not extend this deadline. Minnesota law requires absentee ballots to be witnessed by a registered Minnesota voter or notary public.