Bill > HF3160

This bill modifies Minnesota's voting eligibility requirements to allow individuals who are under 18 years old to vote in primary elections under specific circumstances. Currently, voters must be 18 years or older to vote, but this bill would permit individuals who will turn 18 by the time of the general election to cast a ballot in the primary election. The new provision allows these younger voters to participate in candidate nomination processes, but restricts their ballot to only voting for candidates seeking nomination, not for ballot questions or propositions. This change essentially provides a path for 16 and 17-year-olds who will be eligible voters by the general election to have a voice in selecting candidates during the primary stage. The bill maintains other existing voting eligibility requirements, such as U.S. citizenship and 20-day residency in Minnesota prior to the election.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3160&ssn=0&y=2025