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MN SF4085

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Koran

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits ranked-choice voting or any similar voting method for all federal and state offices in Minnesota

  • Bars all political subdivisions—including counties, cities, townships, and school districts—from adopting or enforcing any rule, resolution, or ordinance establishing ranked-choice voting for local offices

  • Applies to political subdivisions regardless of whether they are governed by statute or home rule charter

  • Defines "ranked-choice voting" as any election method where voters rank or assign numerical values to candidates in order of preference

Legislative Description

Political subdivisions establishment or enforcement of ranked-choice voting prohibition provision

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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