All News — Minnesota

Minnesota Allocates $3 Million for Voting Operations and Technology Minnesota Secretary of State · Jun 1, 2025
The state allocated $3 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for voting operations, technology, and election resources.
New Election Administration Laws Take Effect in Minnesota Minnesota House of Representatives · May 24, 2025
New laws require county auditors to develop election chain-of-custody plans and expand early absentee polling place notice requirements.
Postsecondary Institutions Can Request Additional Polling Places Minnesota House of Representatives · May 24, 2025
New legislation requires county auditors to establish additional temporary polling places at postsecondary institutions when requested.
Minnesota Voting Rights Act Passes State Legislature Campaign Legal Center · May 15, 2025
Minnesota became the seventh state to adopt a state-level Voting Rights Act, giving voters a private right of action to challenge racially discriminatory voting policies.
Minnesota Joins National Popular Vote Compact Minnesota Secretary of State · May 1, 2025
Minnesota enacted legislation to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would award electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.