Bill > HF2870

This bill makes several modifications to Minnesota election administration laws, focusing on absentee voting procedures, candidate filing requirements, and ballot dispute resolution. Specifically, the bill updates the process for handling absentee ballots by requiring ballot board members to carefully count and record the number of signature envelopes and ballots, and to document any discrepancies in an incident log. For candidate filings, the bill clarifies address and contact information requirements, including provisions for candidates who want to keep their residential address private due to safety concerns. The bill also expands the procedures for correcting ballot errors, allowing candidates and election officials to mutually agree on corrections and providing a mechanism for resolving disputes, including potential cost considerations for unsuccessful challenges. Additionally, the bill removes an existing statute related to ballot inspection during election contests. These changes aim to enhance election transparency, protect candidate privacy, and provide more structured processes for addressing potential ballot and candidacy issues.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2870&ssn=0&y=2025