Bill > SF1827

This bill modifies the definition of a "major political party" in Minnesota. The key changes are: (1) increasing the minimum vote threshold for a party's candidate in a state general election from 5% to 10% of the total votes cast, and (2) specifying that a party must have presented candidates for several statewide offices (e.g., governor, U.S. senator) to be considered a major party. The bill also includes an effective date provision, stating that these changes will apply starting with the 2024 state primary and general elections, and that only parties meeting the new qualifying thresholds can be recognized as major political parties for election administration and financing purposes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1827&ssn=0&y=2023