MN SF1827

Increases the vote threshold for major political party status from 5 percent to 10 percent of total votes cast in state general elections.

Establishes an alternative pathway for major party status through presenting at least 45 state representative candidates, 23 state senator candidates, 4 congressional representative candidates, and one candidate each for statewide offices.

Allows parties to qualify for major party status by submitting a petition with valid signatures equal to at least 5 percent of prior state general election voters before the close of primary ballot filing.

Grants newly qualified major parties a two-election grace period to maintain status even if they fail to meet qualification thresholds at subsequent elections.

Parties lose major party status after failing to meet requirements at two consecutive state general elections, effective December 31 following the later election.

Takes effect the day following final enactment and applies to party status for the 2024 state primary and general elections and thereafter.