HF683

HF683 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Ranked choice voting provided; jurisdictions allowed to adopt ranked choice voting for local offices; adoption, implementation, and use of ranked choice voting established; electronic voting systems with a reallocation feature allowed; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1071

AI Generated Summary

This bill introduces and sets guidelines for implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in local elections within Minnesota. RCV allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, which can lead to more representative election outcomes. Local jurisdictions, such as cities, school districts, and counties, may adopt RCV following specific procedures and must use electronic voting systems capable of reallocating votes according to RCV rules. Additionally, the bill outlines detailed processes for vote counting, handling of ballots, and reporting of election results under the RCV system. There are also provisions for recounts and post-election reviews to ensure accuracy and integrity of the voting process.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Elections Finance and Government Operations
February 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
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March 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New provision allowing exceptions for voting machine ballots."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The amendment affects ballot preparation requirements for elections, referencing section 204B.35 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies application of sections to include new chapters."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "204B.35 subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New subdivision allowing ranked choice voting count procedures."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifies vote counting procedures in section 204C.21 to account for ranked choice voting.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204C.21"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exception for omitting ranked choice voting candidates from primary ballots."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This amendment introduces an exception to section 204D.07 subdivision 3 for nonpartisan candidate listings.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.07 subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision allowing recounts at candidate's expense."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The section outlines recount procedures related to ranked choice voting, referencing section 204C.36.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies circumstances for conducting recounts."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "204C.36"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires special election notices to list unexpired term offices."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Mentions notice requirements for special elections under section 412.02 subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "412.02 subdivision 2a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Certification and testing requirements for ranked choice voting systems."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Adds certification requirements to section 206.57 for voting systems handling ranked choice voting.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "206.57"
  }
]