Bill > HF638

This bill prohibits political subdivisions in Minnesota, including home rule charter and statutory cities, counties, townships, and school districts, from adopting or enforcing ranked-choice voting (RCV) for local elections. Ranked-choice voting is defined as an election method where voters can rank candidates in order of preference, rather than selecting just one candidate. The bill would render any existing rules, resolutions, charter provisions, or ordinances that establish ranked-choice voting void. The proposed legislation aims to prevent local governments from implementing this alternative voting system, which allows voters to indicate their first, second, and subsequent choices on a ballot. If passed, the bill would take effect immediately after enactment and would apply to all elections occurring on or after that date, effectively stopping the potential implementation of ranked-choice voting at the local level across various types of Minnesota political subdivisions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0638&ssn=0&y=2025