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MN SF2251

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ann Rest

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Moves Minnesota state primary election from September to August, specifically to the second Tuesday after the second Monday in August in even-numbered years
  • Changes candidate filing periods from 70-56 days before the primary to 84-70 days to accommodate the earlier August date
  • Adjusts various pre-election notification and administrative deadlines for county auditors, municipal clerks, and election officials to align with the new August primary date
  • Modifies absentee ballot application validity periods to extend through the end of the calendar year rather than the next two regularly scheduled federal elections
  • Updates timelines for campaign finance reporting, ballot preparation, special election procedures, and municipal/school district election processes to correspond with the new primary date

Legislative Description

State primary election date change

Last Action

Secretary of State, Filed 03/03/2010

3/8/2010

Full Bill Text

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