How to Vote Early

HOW DO I REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?

Print and complete an absentee application, available on the town website. Email the completed application to polson@goodwilltownship.org or return it by mail to the address on the back of the application.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT? The last day to request an absentee ballot is 1 day before the election.

WHEN ARE ABSENTEE BALLOTS MAILED OUT TO VOTERS WHO HAVE REQUESTED THEM? Ballots will be sent to out to voters who have submitted an absentee ballot application beginning February 6, 2026. If you apply after this date, your ballot will be sent when the application is received.

HOW DO I COMPLETE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?

Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully. You will need a witness when you vote and complete your ballot. The witness can be either a US citizen at least 18 years old on Election Day or a notary.

HOW DO I RETURN MY VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOT?

You have multiple options to return your ballot: you can mail it, use a package delivery service like Fed Ex or UPS, or return your ballot in person at the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade building on Saturday, March 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can drop off your ballot and the ballots for up to 3 voters. Ballots returned in person must be received by 5 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots cannot be emailed.

WHAT IF I REQUESTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BUT WANT TO VOTE IN PERSON?

If you requested an absentee ballot, you have the option to vote in person if you have not returned your absentee ballot. You should tell the election officials that you requested an absentee ballot but want to vote in person instead. The election official will cancel your absentee ballot and allow you to vote in person. You should shred your absentee ballot when you return home; no other voter may use it.

CAN I VOTE EARLY IN PERSON?

You can vote early in person by the absentee ballot process at the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade building on Saturday March 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On Election Day, you must vote at your polling place.

WHAT IF I’M NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE - You may register online at mnvotes.org at least 21 days before Election Day. You can also register when you vote early or on Election Day if you show photo ID and proof of residence.