Voting

Finlanders Get Registered To Vote:

Every registered voter in Crystal Bay Township will receive a ballot in the mail. 

To register online go to https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx If you want help registering stop into the Clair Nelson Center during,
Clerks Hours:
Weekly: Tuesdays, from 10-2pm
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2023 Voter Survey Results

Total Surveys mailed out to Crystal Bay Residents per Registered Voters List = 266
Total Surveys returned = 112 ( 1 incomplete survey returned) Tallied= 111
● Question 1: Stay as Mail in precinct and the Town hosts a “get registered” day about 3 weeks
before election and provides a shuttle ride service on election day for folks to vote in Two Harbors
on election day. 96 Voted for this option
(Of those 96 votes: 81 people responded NO to being able to train to serve as an
election judge and 6 voted YES to being available to train to be an election judge)
● Question 2: Switch back to in person voting with all the responsibilities and worker needs
associated with that. Folks who want to vote by mail can fill out a form to receive absentee ballots
each election cycle. 14 voted for this option
(Of those 14 votes; 3 people responded YES to being able to train to be an election judge and 11
voted NO to training to be an election judge)
So out of 266 Surveys / 112 were mailed back / 111 responded
96 voters in favor of staying mail in
14 voters in favor of switching back to in person
1 incomplete
Comments on Hosting a get registered day and shuttle service:
Of the 96 Voters who say stay as mail in ballot only:
1 comment to host more than 1 registration day publicized well ahead of time for folks.
1 comment to skip the shuttle service
Many other comments stating Stay as Mail in Ballot Township citing reasons:
1. Efficiency
2. Convenience
3. Safety
4. Saves Township time and money
Conclusion: Stay as mail in ballot Township
Board Discretion to host a Registration Day and Shuttle Service
Stacy Breden
Crystal Bay Township Clerk
October 2023 Surveys used to compile information

Finlanders can also vote in person at the Lake County Courthouse in Two Harbors.