Town of Crystal Bay Mail in Voting

Every registered voter in Crystal Bay Township will receive a ballot in the mail.
Registered voters may also vote in person at the Lake County Courthouse.


To register online go to https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx

Same day registration is available at the Lake County Courthouse.


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)

Out of 266 Surveys / 112 were mailed back / 111 responded
96 voters in favor of staying mail 114 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