SF 5260 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Polling place designations requirements establishment for school district special elections in districts with boundaries that include more than one county

This bill requires school districts in Minnesota that span multiple counties to designate at least one polling place within each county where more than 5,000 registered voters live. It also mandates that voters receive a mailed notice about special elections, which must include the election date, hours, polling location, the cost of holding the election, and the amount saved by using combined polling places. The notice must be sent at least 14 days before the election and posted on the school district's website, with specific exceptions for certain election dates and mail-in only elections. These changes directly affect school districts conducting special elections across county lines and the voters participating in those elections.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 5, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
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