Bill > SF639

This bill prohibits political subdivisions in Minnesota, including home rule charter and statutory cities, counties, townships, and school districts, from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting for local elections. Ranked-choice voting is defined as an election method where voters rank candidates by preference, assigning numerical values to their choices. The bill would effectively invalidate any existing rules, resolutions, charter provisions, or ordinances that implement ranked-choice voting in these local jurisdictions. The proposed legislation would become effective immediately after being enacted and would apply to all elections occurring on or after that date. By preventing local governments from adopting this alternative voting method, the bill aims to maintain traditional voting procedures at the local level and ensure uniformity in election processes across Minnesota's political subdivisions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0639&ssn=0&y=2025