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2019 MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS CALENDAR NOTES ON THE CALENDAR
Updated 3/1/2019
This calendar lists important election dates related to the 2019 Election Cycle. Date entries include citations to Minnesota Statutes or Minnesota Rules. Minnesota Statutes and Rules are available at http://www.revisor.mn.gov. In all matters, Minnesota Election Law is the final authority, not this calendar. Changes to Minnesota Election Law enacted by the Minnesota State Legislature in 2019 may alter dates or other information on this calendar. For the most current version of this document please check the Secretary of State's Election Calendars webpage at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/election-administration/election-calendars/.
This calendar is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for legal guidance. Readers should consult with an attorney for advice concerning specific situations.
Geographic Definitions
• Metro Towns (M.S. 200.02, subd. 24): Towns located in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne,Washington, and Wright Counties.
• Metropolitan area (M.S. 473.121, subd. 2): The area over which the Metropolitan Council has jurisdiction, including only the counties ofAnoka, Carver, Dakota excluding the cities of Northfield and Cannon Falls; Hennepin excluding the cities of Hanover and Rockford; Ramsey;Scott excluding the city of New Prague; and Washington.
Calculation of Dates
Dates on the 2019 Minnesota Combined Election Calendar are calculated in the following manner, pursuant to M.S. 331A.08, subds. 1-2; 645.13-.15; & .151: When counting the number of days before an election or other event, the day before the event is the first day counted. When counting the number of days after an election or other event, the day after the event is the first day counted. When the last day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, that day is usually omitted from the computation.
Note: When Minnesota Election Law requires that a jurisdiction's administrative action be taken on or before a date that falls on a weekend, this calendar usually uses the previous Friday date to ensure timely action.
Relevant law on the calculation of dates
• 645.13 Time; publication for successive weeks.When the term "successive weeks" is used in any law providing for the publishing of notices, the word "weeks" shall be construed ascalendar weeks. The publication upon any day of such weeks shall be sufficient publication for that week, but at least five days shall elapsebetween each publication. At least the number of weeks specified in "successive weeks" shall elapse between the first publication and theday for the happening of the event for which the publication is made.
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• 645.15 Computation of time.Where the performance or doing of any act, duty, matter, payment, or thing is ordered or directed, and the period of time or duration forthe performance or doing thereof is prescribed and fixed by law, the time, except as otherwise provided in sections 645.13 and 645.14, shallbe computed so as to exclude the first and include the last day of the prescribed or fixed period or duration of time. When the last day ofthe period falls on Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, that day shall be omitted from the computation.
• 645.151 Timely delivery or filing.When an application, payment, return, claim, statement or other document is to be delivered to or filed with a department, agency orinstrumentality of this state or of a political subdivision on or before a prescribed date and the prescribed date falls on a Saturday, Sundayor legal holiday, it is timely delivered or filed if it is delivered or filed on the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legalholiday.
• 331A.08 Computation of time.Subd. 1. Time for publication. The time for publication of public notices shall be computed to exclude the first day of publication and includethe day on which the act or event, of which notice is given, is to happen or which completes the full period required for publication.Subd. 2. Time for act or proceeding. The time within which an act is to be done or proceeding had or taken, as prescribed by the rules ofprocedure, shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last. If the last day is Sunday or a legal holiday the party shallhave the next secular day in which to do the act or take the proceeding.
Special Elections Uniform Election Dates
• There are now only five uniform election dates on which counties, cities, towns & school districts may hold special elections. These datesfall within the months of February, April, May, August and November. Towns with March general elections may hold special elections forvacancies or questions on the March election date as well.
• Timelines for items such as candidate filing notices, candidate filing periods, canvass board meetings & contest/recount periods have beenexcluded from the February, April & May uniform election dates because there are too many variables (type of jurisdiction holding thespecial election, the type of special election, & if the election is "standalone" or held "in conjunction" with another jurisdiction).
• Special election timelines included in this calendar are universal to all types of jurisdictions holding any type of special election.
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SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS CALENDAR
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 06, 2018 Tuesday
November 06, 2018 Tuesday
2018 STATE GENERAL ELECTION DAY - OSS: The 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November. M.S. 123B.09, subd. 5b; 126C.17, subd.9; 205.07, subd. 1; 205.075, subd. 2; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.04; subd. 1
123B.09, subd. 5b; 126C.17, subd. 9;
205.07, subd. 1; 205.075,
subd. 2; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.04,
subd. 1
OSS Notice
November 06, 2018 Tuesday
November 06, 2018 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to designate location for February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3 & 205A.11, subd. 3 are still current & active statutes. Even though counties (unorganized territory), cities, towns & school districts have a deadline of December 31st each year to designate poll places for the next calendar year's elections, if an election is being held on the 2019 February Uniform Election Date, this might be the last date to change a poll place for that election. Please consult with the jurisdiction's legal advisor for a decision - a new poll place shall not become effective less than 90 days prior to the election. M.S. 204B.16, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.11, subds. 2(b) & 3
204B.16, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.11, subds. 2(b) &
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Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Polling Place
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify OSS of a county, municipality or school district's use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the February Uniform Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipality to authorize mail balloting for local elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) before February Uniform Election Date special elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
November 14, 2018 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdiction to call for a mail election for a February Uniform Election Date "question-only" special election. Mail election expires at end of election - 90 days prior to mail election. M.S. 204B.46; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.46; 8210.3000,
subp. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
November 22, 2018 Thursday
November 22, 2018 Thursday
Thanksgiving Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
November 23, 2018 Friday
November 23, 2018 Friday
Day After Thanksgiving Holiday: Political subdivisions have the option of determining whether Friday after Thanksgiving day shall be a holiday. Where it is determined that day after Thanksgiving is not a holiday, public business may be conducted. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 26, 2018 Monday
November 26, 2018 Monday
OSS: If a city is primary possible & if the city has odd-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to even-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. Last day falls on a holiday in 2018, so, moved to first business day after state holidays. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1
205.07, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
November 30, 2018 Friday
November 30, 2018 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to provide written notice of February Uniform Election Date special and/or mail elections to auditor (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of special and/or mail elections by scheduling the election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 204B.46; 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
204B.46; 205.10, subd.
6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5;
205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
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Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
November 30, 2018 Friday
November 30, 2018 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at February Uniform Election Date - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 04, 2018 Tuesday
December 04, 2018 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for city, town or county (unorganized territories) with a February Uniform Election Date special election being held within their boundaries to adopt election precinct boundary changes - at least 10 weeks before the date of the next election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4
204B.14, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Boundaries
December 04, 2018 Tuesday
December 04, 2018 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to designate location for March Town elections Absentee Ballot voting. Towns required to have assistive voting device at the election day poll location must also have an assistive voting device available during their Absentee Ballot voting period at their Absentee Ballot voting location - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
December 04, 2018 Tuesday
December 04, 2018 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for February Uniform Election Date special elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 12, 2018 Wednesday
December 12, 2018 Wednesday
OSS: M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3 & 205A.11, subd. 3 are still current & active statutes. Even though counties (unorganized territory), cities, towns & school districts have a deadline of December 31st each year to designate poll places for the next calendar year's elections, if an election is being held on the 2019 March Town elections, this might be the last date to change a poll place for that election. Please consult with the jurisdiction's legal advisor for a decision - a new poll place shall not become effective less than 90 days prior to the election. M.S. 204B.16, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.11, subds. 2(b) & 3
204B.16, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.11, subds. 2(b) &
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OSS Polling Place
December 12, 2018 Wednesday
December 12, 2018 Wednesday
OSS: Last day to notify OSS of a town's use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the March Town election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a) OSS Equipment
December 12, 2018 Wednesday
December 12, 2018 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for Town with March Elections to authorize mail balloting by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) for March Town elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
OSS Mail Ballot
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 14, 2018 Friday
December 14, 2018 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the February Uniform Election Date election. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
December 14, 2018 Friday
December 14, 2018 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send a February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
December 14, 2018 Friday
December 14, 2018 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdictions with February Uniform Election Date special elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 17, 2018 Monday
December 24, 2018 Monday
OSS: Last day for winning school district candidates (November 2018 elections) to file an acceptance and oath of office with the clerk (Canvass is completed 3-10 days after election [if no recount]. Certificate is issued after contest period of within 7 days of canvass date) - within 30 days of issuance of certificate of election. M.S. 205A.10, subd. 3
205A.10, subd. 3 OSS After the
Election
December 18, 2018 Tuesday
December 18, 2018 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for County Auditor to meet or otherwise communicate with March township officials to review election procedures for 2019 March Township Elections - at least 12 weeks before the March town general election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 1
204B.28, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
December 18, 2018 Tuesday
December 18, 2018 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish notice of town offices to be elected at March Town election. Notice to include first and last dates to file for town office, and the closing time for filing (municipal clerk's office must be open for filing from1-5 p.m. on the last day of the filing period) – at least 2 weeks before the first day to file an Affidavit of Candidacy. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2
205.13, subds. 1a & 2 OSS Notice
December 18, 2018 Tuesday
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Time period for county or municipal delegate AB election administrator to send notice of Absentee Ballot rejection if the voter has not otherwise voted in the November 2018 elections - 6-10 weeks after election. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(d)
203B.121, subd. 2(d) OSS Absentee
Ballot
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 21, 2018 Friday
December 21, 2018 Friday
OSS: Last day to post notice of town offices to be elected at March Town election. Notice to include first and last dates to file for town office, and the closing time for filing (municipal clerk's office must be open for filing from1-5 p.m. on the last day of the filing period) – at least 10 days before the first day to file an Affidavit of Candidacy. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2
205.13, subds. 1a & 2 OSS Notice
December 25, 2018 Tuesday
December 25, 2018 Tuesday
Christmas Day Holiday. No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd.5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
December 27, 2018 Thursday
December 27, 2018 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Must appoint February Uniform Election absentee, mail & UOCAVA (county auditor appoints UOCAVA board) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected" - before voted absentee, mail & UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
December 28, 2018 Friday
December 28, 2018 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: The county auditor is to transmit February Uniform Election Date UOCAVA ballots for jurisdiction residents with UOCAVA applications on file for that calendar year. Jurisdiction clerk to provide ballots to auditor's office for transmission - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 28, 2018 Friday
December 28, 2018 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties make master lists available for February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Suggestion: If SVRS is being used for Absentee Ballot voting, make sure to still have a paper copy of master list available in the event that internet access or power is not available. Absentee Ballot voting continues regardless of access to the SVRS database - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
December 28, 2018 Friday
December 28, 2018 Friday
OSS: Last day for a Town with March Elections (no other jurisdiction can hold any type of special election on this date) to provide written notice of March Town general or, special elections to auditor (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of election by making sure that the town's profile is correct and by adding any special election items to the election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5
205.10, subd. 6; 205.16,
subds. 4 & 5 OSS Notice
December 28, 2018 Friday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Period of time for February Uniform Election Date mail election (no candidates) ballots (question-only special elections) to be mailed to registered voters - not more than 46 nor later than 14 days prior to the special election. M.S. 204B.46
204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 28, 2018 Friday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for Absentee Voting for February Uniform Election Date. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
December 28, 2018 Friday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. February Uniform Election Date election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
December 28, 2018 Friday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: All February Uniform Election Date election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (if SVRS being used, mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 28, 2018 Friday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot and Mail Election ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Absentee Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Absentee Ballot and Mail Election voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.46
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c);
204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
December 29, 2018 Saturday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to February Uniform Election Date elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
December 31, 2018 Monday
December 31, 2018 Monday
OSS: Counties need to run and store jurisdiction voter reg. numbers report for decision if city or town has fewer than 400 registered voters to be exempt from webpage display of candidate financial statements - As of January 1 of the year in which the election is to be held. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 6(c)
211A.02, subd. 6(c) OSS Administrative
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 31, 2018 Monday
December 31, 2018 Monday
OSS: Last day for cities/towns & counties (unorganized territory) to designate by ordinance or resolution a poll place for each election precinct for the following calendar year. Suggestion: To include designated mail ballot precincts' election day poll place - by December 31 of each year. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1
204B.16, subd. 1 OSS Polling Place
December 31, 2018 Monday
December 31, 2018 Monday
OSS: Last day for school districts to designate, by resolution, combined poll places for the following calendar year. Poll place must be designated for use as a poll place by a county (unorganized territory) or city/town for next calendar year - by December 31 of each year. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1; 205A.11, subd. 2
204B.16, subd. 1; 205A.11, subd. 2
OSS Polling Place
December 31, 2018 Monday
December 31, 2018 Monday
OSS: If a town has chosen mail balloting for their March Town elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election (Jan 1st is a holiday in 2019). M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
OSS Mail Ballot
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 31, 2018 Monday
December 31, 2018 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to designate location for April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - 14 weeks before election (Jan 1st is holiday in 2019). M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
January 01, 2019 Tuesday
January 01, 2019 Tuesday
New Year's Day Holiday. No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
January 01, 2019 Tuesday
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Time period for Town March Elections candidate filings. Filing offices must be open for filing from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing. Filing offices will be closed on New Year's Day Holiday - 70-56 days before the election. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a OSS Filing
January 01, 2019 Tuesday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Jurisdictions provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (February Uniform Election Date). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 01, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Candidate or committee Initial Campaign Financial Report due with 14 days of raising or spending more than $750 for a new candidate or ballot question campaign anytime within the calendar year. M.S. 211A.02 identified financial reports are required to be submitted until the Final Report is filed for that candidate or ballot question campaign. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1(a)
211A.02, subd. 1(a) OSS Filing
January 01, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Filing officers who receive financial reports as per M.S. 211A.02 must post them on their public websites (if one is maintained) within 30 days of receipt of report. Officer must provide link to that webpage to CFPDB. Does not apply to cities or towns with fewer than 400 registered voters as of January 1 of the year of the election. Reports are kept on website for 4 years. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 6
211A.02, subd. 6 OSS Filing
January 02, 2019 Wednesday
January 02, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for town with March Town Elections to adopt election precinct boundary changes - at least 10 weeks before the date of the next election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4
204B.14, subd. 4 OSS Boundaries
January 07, 2019 Monday
January 07, 2019 Monday
OSS: OSS shall notify each major & minor political party of the conditions necessary for the party to participate in income tax form & property tax refund return programs - by the 1st Monday in January of each odd-numbered year. M.S. 10A.31, subd. 3a(c)
10A.31, subd. 3a(c) OSS Filing
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Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 07, 2019 Monday
January 07, 2019 Monday
OSS: Terms begin for those elected at the November 2018 general elections - first Monday in January following the election. MN Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7; M.S. 103C.315, subd. 2; 123B.09, subd. 1; 204D.02, subd. 2; 205.07, subd. 1a; 205A.046; 367.03, subd. 4; 412.02, subd. 2; 447.32, subd. 1
MN Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7;
103C.315; subd. 2; 123B.09,
subd. 1; 204D.02, subd. 2; 205.07, subd. 1a; 205A.046;
367.03, subd. 4; 412.02, subd. 2; 447.32, subd. 1
OSS After the Election
January 07, 2019 Monday
January 07, 2019 Monday
OSS: Newly elected or appointed municipal & school district election clerks must successfully complete an initial election administration training course & must remain certified to administer any municipal or school district election. Certification of local election clerks is managed by & documented with the county auditor. M.S. 204B.25, subd. 4; 204B.27, subd. 10; M.R. 8240.0200, subps. 2 & 3; 8240.2700, subp. 1; 8240.2800, subp. 1
204B.25, subd. 4; 204B.27, subd. 10;
8240.0200, subps. 2 & 3; 8240.2700,
subp. 1; 8240.2800,
subp. 1
OSS Administrative
January 07, 2019 Monday
January 31, 2018 Wednesday
OSS: County shall notify postsecondary educational institutions in their county of requirements & deadlines regarding student residential housing lists as per M.S. 135A.17, 201.061, 3(a)(3)(i) & M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3 for elections being held this calendar year & February of the following calendar year. M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
8200.5100, subp. 3 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
19
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 07, 2019 Monday
March 08, 2019 Friday
OSS: Local officials (holds elective office) elected in a metropolitan government unit (city with pop. over 50,000 in 7-county metro area) at November 2018 general elections file statement of economic interest with CF&PD Board - within 60 days of taking office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;
10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS After the Election
January 08, 2019 Tuesday
January 08, 2019 Tuesday
Legislature: Legislative Session Reconvenes. Minn. Const. Article IV; M.S. 3.011
Minn. Const. Article IV;
3.011 Legislature Legislature
January 09, 2019 Wednesday
January 09, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify OSS of a county, municipality or school district's use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the April Uniform Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
January 09, 2019 Wednesday
January 09, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipality to authorize mail balloting for local elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) before April Uniform Election Date special elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
20
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 09, 2019 Wednesday
January 09, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdiction to call for a mail election for a April Uniform Election Date "question-only" special election. Mail election expires at end of election - 90 days prior to mail election. M.S. 204B.46; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.46; 8210.3000,
subp. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
January 11, 2019 Friday
January 11, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the March Town election. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
OSS Voter Registration
January 11, 2019 Friday
January 11, 2019 Friday
OSS: OSS must send Example Ballot to March Township clerks (usually sent in December) - 30 days before absentee ballots must be made available. M.S. 205.17, subd. 7
205.17, subd. 7 OSS Ballots
January 11, 2019 Friday
January 11, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for towns with March Town elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
January 11, 2019 Friday
January 11, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to send a March Town Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
21
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 11, 2019 Friday
January 11, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at February Uniform Election Date election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
January 13, 2019 Sunday
January 28, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for school districts to send M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notices of February Uniform Election Date referendum vote. Mailed to "taxpayers" (list is often obtained through county GIS or tax office) - at least 15 days but no more than 30 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b)
126C.17, subd. 9(b)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 13, 2019 Sunday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to send February Uniform Election Date mail ballots to registered voters in mail ballot precincts by nonforwardable mail. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - not more than 30 days (not regularly scheduled election) nor later than 14 days. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
22
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 13, 2019 Sunday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: February Uniform Election Date Mail Ballot ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Mail Ballot voting period (at least 30 days before "not regularly scheduled" election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2; 203B.121, subd. 5(c)
203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2;
203B.121, subd. 5(c)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Candidate filing closes for March Town elections - 56 days before the election. The municipal clerk's office must be open for filing from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the filing period. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a OSS Filing
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
Legislature: OSS provides to the chair and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over elections a statistical report related to Absentee Ballot voting in the most recent State Elections Cycle - by January 15 of every odd-numbered year. M.S. 203B.28
203B.28 Legislature Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
23
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
January 15, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: OSS provides to the chair and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over elections a statistical report related to Absentee Ballot voting in the most recent State Elections Cycle - by January 15 of every odd-numbered year. M.S. 203B.28
203B.28 OSS Absentee Ballot
January 17, 2019 Thursday
January 17, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Annual List Maintenance (ALM). After the close of the calendar year, the OSS shall determine if any registrants have not voted during the preceding four years. Those records will be changed to the status of "inactive." The OSS prepares a report to the county auditor containing the names of all registrants whose status was changed to "inactive." M.S. 201.171
201.171 OSS Voter Registration
January 17, 2019 Thursday
January 17, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Candidates may withdraw from March Town elections until 5:00 p.m. – within two days after filing closes. M.S. 205.13, subd. 6
205.13, subd. 6 OSS Filing
January 18, 2019 Friday
January 18, 2019 Friday
OSS: Because of the Annual List Maintenance (ALM), if a town has sent any Absentee Ballots for the March Town elections to registered voters before this date, they should contact the county elections office and verify that those names are not on the "inactivation" list. If so, the county will need to re-activate the voter's record because they have applied for an Absentee Ballot (completed an election activity that includes signing a certification statement) before the ALM process and, therefore, their record should remain active. M.S. 201.171
201.171 OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
24
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 18, 2019 Friday
January 18, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Because of the Annual List Maintenance (ALM) being conducted within an Absentee Ballot voting period, if a jurisdiction with a February Uniform Election Date special election has sent any Absentee Ballots to registered voters before this date, they should verify that those names are not on the "inactivation" list (auditor has list). If so, the county will need to re-activate the voter's record because they have applied for an Absentee Ballot (completed an election activity that includes signing a certification statement) before the ALM process and, therefore, their record maybe "should have" remained active as there was an absentee ballot administered while "active" and is in the process of being voted. Consult legal advisor for guidance. M.S. 201.171
201.171
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
January 18, 2019 Friday
January 18, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to appoint election judges for February Uniform Election Date elections – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
January 18, 2019 Friday
January 18, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify affected voters of a February Uniform Election Date election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Polling Place
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
25
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 21, 2019 Monday
January 21, 2019 Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday - No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
January 22, 2019 Tuesday
January 22, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to pre-register for February Uniform Election Date elections. Paper apps received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
January 23, 2019 Wednesday
January 23, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the February Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
January 23, 2019 Wednesday
January 23, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before February Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
26
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 23, 2019 Wednesday
February 08, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Counties produce polling place rosters for February Uniform Election Date elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
January 23, 2019 Wednesday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver February Uniform Election Date absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
27
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 23, 2019 Wednesday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Auditor mails late registration letters to those w/February Uniform Election Date elections who did not meet the pre-reg. deadline. Some types of returned "mail ballots" have late reg. notice requirements too - begins 20 days before election. M.R. 8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C; 8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C;
8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
January 24, 2019 Thursday
January 24, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Must appoint March Town election mail and UOCAVA (county appoints) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected." - before voted mail and UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.23, subd 1; 204B.45,
subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
January 25, 2019 Friday
January 25, 2019 Friday
OSS: An updated master list for each precinct must be available for March Town elections Absentee Ballot voting. Absentee Ballot voting for a town general election held in March may begin 30 days before that election, as opposed to 46 days for all other elections. Even though Absentee Ballot voting starts at 30 days before March town elections, the master list is still required to be available at the 46 day mark - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
201.091, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
OSS Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
28
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 25, 2019 Friday
January 25, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to provide written notice of April Uniform Election Date special and/or mail elections to auditor (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of special and/or mail elections by scheduling the election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 204B.46; 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
204B.46; 205.10, subd.
6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5;
205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 25, 2019 Friday
January 25, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at April Uniform Election Date - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
29
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 25, 2019 Friday
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: March Town mail ballot shall be mailed by nonforwardable mail to all registered voters in mail ballot precincts identified for local elections. If a mail ballot envelope is rejected at least 5 days before the election, the ballot in the envelope must be considered spoiled and the auditor or clerk shall provide the voter with a replacement ballot. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - Not more than 46 days nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election [March Town elections' absentee ballots might not be available until 30 days before]. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
January 25, 2019 Friday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: The county auditor is to transmit March Town UOCAVA ballots for town residents with UOCAVA applications on file for that calendar year. Town clerk to provide ballots to auditor's office for transmission - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22 OSS Absentee Ballot
January 25, 2019 Friday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. March Town election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
30
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 25, 2019 Friday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: All March Town election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (if SVRS being used, mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
January 25, 2019 Friday
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: March Town Mail Ballot ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Mail Ballot voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
OSS Mail Ballot
January 26, 2019 Saturday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to March Town elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
31
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 28, 2019 Monday
January 28, 2019 Monday
OSS: Local Officials (holds elective office in cities of 50,000+ in metro area) and Public Officials (all county commissioners) as per 10A.01, subds. 22 & 35(27) file an annual statement of economic interest with CF&PDB - by the last Monday in January of each year that the individual remains in office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27); 10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27);
10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS After the Election
January 28, 2019 Monday
January 28, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: School district with referendum votes on February Uniform Election Date submit a copy of the M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notice to Commissioner of Education & counties that fall within school district's boundaries. [School district required to notify Commissioner of Education of results within 15 days after certification of results (canvass board)] - at least 15 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(e)
126C.17, subd. 9(e)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for city, town or county (unorganized territories) with an April Uniform Election Date special election being held within their boundaries to adopt election precinct boundary changes - at least 10 weeks before the date of the next election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4
204B.14, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Boundaries
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
32
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for April Uniform Election Date special elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipalities & school districts to publish 1st of 2 notices of special elections being held on the February Uniform Election Date. Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns – 2 weeks' published notice. M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of Mail Ballot or Mail Election ballots to those voters in a February Uniform Election Date mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to publish municipal February Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) – at least 2 weeks before election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
33
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: A municipal February Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to do public accuracy test of February Uniform Election Date voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
January 29, 2019 Tuesday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (March Town). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
January 31, 2019 Thursday
January 31, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Annual Campaign Finance Reports due if a final report has not been submitted - by January 31 of each year. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1 OSS Filing
January 31, 2019 Thursday
January 31, 2019 Thursday
OSS: If a city is NOT primary possible & if the city has odd-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to even-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1
205.07, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
34
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 31, 2019 Thursday
January 31, 2019 Thursday
OSS: If a city is not primary possible & if the city has odd-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to even-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1
205.07, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
January 31, 2019 Thursday
January 31, 2019 Thursday
City without a Primary: If a city is not primary possible & if the city has odd-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to even-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1
205.07, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
February 01, 2019 Friday
February 01, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day to post notice of February Uniform Election Date municipal & school district special elections – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
February 02, 2019 Saturday
February 02, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day for a February Uniform Election Date election judge to submit written notice to clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
35
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 02, 2019 Saturday
February 02, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the February Uniform Election Date special election or special primary. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to designate location for May Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Final corrected master list available for February Uniform Election Date elections - 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class city , *metro-town & school district clerk to publish 2nd of 2 February Uniform Election Date elections Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
36
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: After the close of business on the 7th day before the February Uniform Election Date elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of February Uniform Election Date elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. The "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
37
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 05, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for agent delivery of February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 07, 2019 Thursday
February 07, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Must appoint March Town elections absentee ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballots return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected." - before voted absentee (30 days for March town election) ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1
203B.121, subd. 1 OSS Absentee
Ballot
February 07, 2019 Thursday
February 07, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the February Uniform Election Date elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
38
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 08, 2019 Friday
February 08, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the April Uniform Election Date election. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 08, 2019 Friday
February 08, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send an April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 08, 2019 Friday
February 08, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdictions with April Uniform Election Date special elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
39
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 08, 2019 Friday
February 08, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to post February Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot in administrative offices. Post in each polling place on election day too - at least 4 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 2
205A.07, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
February 08, 2019 Friday
February 08, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for clerk to secure February Uniform Election Date election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 08, 2019 Friday
February 08, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at March Town election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b) OSS Equipment
February 08, 2019 Friday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time for Absentee Voting for March Town elections. Towns required to have assistive voting device at the election day poll location must also have an assist voting device available during their Absentee Ballot voting period at the Absentee Ballot voting location - at least 30 days before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
40
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 08, 2019 Friday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Recording process for March Town elections Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot received by hand delivery by an agent that includes the agent's name and address, the name and address of the absent voter whose ballot the agent is delivering, and agent's signature. Agent shall show ID which contains the agent's name and signature. M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
8210.2200, subp. 3 OSS
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
February 09, 2019 Saturday
February 09, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School districts holding standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - Saturday before February Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 11, 2019 Monday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to apply for February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
41
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 11, 2019 Monday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: February Uniform Election Date county & municipal Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots. School districts conducting a standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 11, 2019 Monday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to do public accuracy test of February Uniform Election Date voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
February 11, 2019 Monday
February 11, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for election judges to secure February Uniform Election Date election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
42
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in February. A county, municipal or school district question and/or county commissioner, municipal office or school board vacancy special election may be held this date. M.S. 123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2); 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd. 2
123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2);
205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05,
subd. 1a; 375.101, subd.
1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd.
2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election. Special Note for Towns: Other jurisdictions may also hold special elections on this date. If the town is not holding a standalone election: 1) Assistive voting devices are required and 2) Inclement weather postponement is decided by the jurisdiction with the larger geographic area. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1; 205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05, subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57, subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd. 6; 373.50, subd. 2
204B.16, subd. 1;
205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05,
subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57,
subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd.
6; 373.50, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
43
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in February. No special taxing district (M.S. 275.066), school board, county board, city council or town board shall conduct a meeting between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within its boundaries. No MN state college or university events can be scheduled between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within political subdivision of its location. M.S. 204C.03; subds. 1, 2 & 4
204C.03; subds. 1, 2 &
4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in February. Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro Area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175; subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175;
subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Non-Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). Longer hours can be approved by resolution or petition of voters. See M.S. 205.175, subd. 3 for details. M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.09, subd. 2
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.09, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
44
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Recommended: Jurisdiction faxes or e-mails unofficial February Uniform Election Date election results to auditor.
Administrative
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
45
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: After polls close on February Uniform Election Date Election Day, at least 2 members of the ballot boards must "count" (may "run" tapes/reports) the Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots providing for vote totals for each candidate & question for each precinct. The Absentee Ballot count for a precinct must be recorded on its own summary statement. May have up to 24 hours to complete Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot processing & counting tasks as per M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5(c). In state elections, Absentee Ballot & poll place totals for each precinct shall be combined before reported. In other elections, choice to report together or separately is available. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5
203B.121, subd. 5
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 12, 2019 Tuesday
February 15, 2019 Friday
OSS: 2019 MACO Annual Conference - Bloomington, DoubleTree OSS
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify OSS of a county, municipality or school district's use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the May Uniform Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
46
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipality to authorize mail balloting for local elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) before May Uniform Election Date special elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdiction to call for a mail election for a May Uniform Election Date "question-only" special election. Mail election expires at end of election - 90 days prior to mail election. M.S. 204B.46; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.46; 8210.3000,
subp. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Election Judges must return February Uniform Election Date election materials to clerk’s office – within 24 hours of the end of the hours for voting. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: County election offices begin to investigate returned PVCs, to challenge appropriate registration records and to mail notices to those voting in wrong precincts of February Uniform Election Date election day registrants. M.S. 201.016, subd. 1a; 201.12, subd. 4; 201.121, subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
201.016, subd. 1a;
201.12, subd. 4; 201.121,
subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
47
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: School district is to certify vote totals of "financial-related" ballot questions (identified in M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a) on February Uniform Election Date special election ballot to Commissioner of Education - in a timely manner. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties post voter history from February Uniform Election Date elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171
201.171
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 13, 2019 Wednesday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties enter February Uniform Election Date EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)
201.121, subd. 1(a)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 14, 2019 Thursday
February 14, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to return February Uniform Election Date election polling place rosters & completed voter registration cards to county auditor. A county auditor MUST receive these materials. If not delivered by deadline, county is responsible to coordinate arrangements to gather materials as soon as possible – within 48 hours after voting ends. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
48
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 14, 2019 Thursday
February 15, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district February Uniform Election Date special primary (not special election) canvass board to meet and certify results - between 2nd & 3rd day after special primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03, subd. 4(a)(1)
204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03,
subd. 4(a)(1)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 15, 2019 Friday
February 15, 2019 Friday
OSS: OSS shall prepare the master list for each county auditor. Available in SVRS saved reports - by February 15 of each year. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
February 15, 2019 Friday
February 15, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to appoint election judges for March Town elections – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
February 15, 2019 Friday
February 15, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to notify affected voters of a March Town election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a OSS Polling Place
February 15, 2019 Friday
February 15, 2019 Friday
OSS: A change in the boundary of an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a municipal boundary adjustment made under M.S. Chapter 414 that is effective more than 21 days before the 2019 March Town (regularly scheduled) election takes effect at that election - more than 21 days before the election (2/18/2019 is a holiday). M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4a
204B.14, subd. 4a OSS Boundaries
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
49
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 15, 2019 Friday
February 22, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district February Uniform Election Date special election (not special primary) canvass board to meet and certify results. Municipality or school district certifies official results to county - between 3rd & 10th day after special election. M.S. 204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.185, subd. 3
204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 15, 2019 Friday
March 31, 2019 Sunday
OSS: "Usual" time period when OSS staff complete M.S. 206.895 required monitor and evaluation of election procedures in precincts that were subject of postelection audit. Precincts were chosen by lot at State Canvass meeting in November. Make sure all sealed ballots, Absentee Ballot materials, summary statements, poll place paperwork, results, completed forms, etc. are easily accessible for this session. M.S. 206.895
206.895 OSS Post Election Review
February 18, 2019 Monday
February 18, 2019 Monday
Presidents' Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
February 19, 2019 Tuesday
February 19, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for all February Uniform Election Date candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
50
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 19, 2019 Tuesday
February 19, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to pre-register for March Town election. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1 OSS Voter
Registration
February 20, 2019 Wednesday
February 20, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the March Town elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
OSS Voter Registration
February 20, 2019 Wednesday
February 20, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before March Town elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195 OSS Election Judges
February 20, 2019 Wednesday
March 08, 2019 Friday
OSS: Counties produce polling place rosters for March Town elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
OSS Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
51
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 20, 2019 Wednesday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver March Town absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
February 20, 2019 Wednesday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Auditor mails late registration letters to those w/March Town elections who did not meet the pre-reg. deadline. Some types of returned "mail ballots" have late reg. notice requirements too - begins 20 days before election. M.R. 8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C; 8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C;
8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
OSS Voter Registration
February 21, 2019 Thursday
February 21, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Must appoint April Uniform Election absentee, mail & UOCAVA (county auditor appoints UOCAVA board) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected" - before voted absentee, mail & UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
52
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 22, 2019 Friday
February 22, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of February Uniform Election Date election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700
201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 22, 2019 Friday
February 22, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: The county auditor is to transmit April Uniform Election Date UOCAVA ballots for jurisdiction residents with UOCAVA applications on file for that calendar year. Jurisdiction clerk to provide ballots to auditor's office for transmission - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 22, 2019 Friday
February 22, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties make master lists available for April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Suggestion: If SVRS is being used for Absentee Ballot voting, make sure to still have a paper copy of master list available in the event that internet access or power is not available. Absentee Ballot voting continues regardless of access to the SVRS database - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
53
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 22, 2019 Friday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Period of time for April Uniform Election Date mail election (no candidates) ballots (question-only special elections) to be mailed to registered voters - not more than 46 nor later than 14 days prior to the special election. M.S. 204B.46
204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
February 22, 2019 Friday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for Absentee Voting for April Uniform Election Date. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 22, 2019 Friday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. April Uniform Election Date election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
54
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 22, 2019 Friday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: All April Uniform Election Date election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (if SVRS being used, mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
February 22, 2019 Friday
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot and Mail Election ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Absentee Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Absentee Ballot and Mail Election voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.46
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c);
204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 23, 2019 Saturday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to April Uniform Election Date elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
55
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters in a March Town Election mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for town clerk to publish 1st of 2 notices of March Town election. Optional for *non-metro towns – 2 weeks' published notice. M.S. 205.16, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1 OSS Notice
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish March Town municipal election sample ballot (Optional for *non-metro towns) – at least 2 weeks before election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2 OSS Notice
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: A municipal March Town sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3 OSS Notice
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time to do public accuracy test of March Town voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
February 26, 2019 Tuesday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Jurisdictions provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (April Uniform Election Date). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
56
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 01, 2019 Friday
March 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day party chairs must jointly submit to OSS, the single date of agreed presidential nomination primary of next year. Must not be March Town election day. If nothing is submitted, it is held the first Tuesday in March of presidential election year. - No later than March 1 in a year prior to a presidential election year. M.S. 205.075, subd. 1; 207A.11(b)
205.075, subd. 1;
207A.11(b) OSS
Presidential Nomination
Primary
March 01, 2019 Friday
March 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for chairs of the two largest major political parties to jointly submit to OSS, the date for precinct caucuses in the next even-year. It must not be the presidential nomination primary date or the March Town election date - no later than March 1 of each odd- numbered year. M.S. 202A.14, subd. 1(b)(1); 205.075, subd. 1
202A.14, subd. 1(b)(1);
205.075, subd. 1
OSS Precinct Caucus
Meetings
March 01, 2019 Friday
March 01, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to provide written notice of May Uniform Election Date special and/or mail elections to auditor (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of special and/or mail elections by scheduling the election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 204B.46; 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
204B.46; 205.10, subd.
6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5;
205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
57
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 01, 2019 Friday
March 01, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at May Uniform Election Date - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
March 01, 2019 Friday
March 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: OSS shall report to the chair & ranking minority members of the legislature committees with jurisdiction over elections M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(b) identified information about returned PVCs of State General election day registrants - by March 1 of every odd-numbered year. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(b)
201.121, subd. 3(b) OSS After the
Election
March 01, 2019 Friday
March 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to post notice of March Town municipal election & annual meeting, including bad weather alternate date – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.105; 205.16, subd. 1; 365.41, subd. 2; 373.50
205.105; 205.16, subd.
1; 365.51, subd. 2; 373.50
OSS Notice
March 02, 2019 Saturday
March 02, 2019 Saturday
OSS: Last day for a March Town election judge to submit written notice to town clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
March 02, 2019 Saturday
March 02, 2019 Saturday
OSS: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the March Town election. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1 OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
58
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for May Uniform Election Date special elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for city, town or county (unorganized territories) with a May Uniform Election Date special election being held within their boundaries to adopt election precinct boundary changes - at least 10 weeks before the date of the next election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4
204B.14, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Boundaries
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Final corrected master list available for March Town elections - 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class city & *metro-town clerk to publish 2nd of 2 March Town elections Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1 OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
59
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: After the close of business on the 7th day before the March Town elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of March Town elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. If SVRS being used, the "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3 OSS Absentee
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
60
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 05, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Period of time for agent delivery of March Town Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
March 07, 2019 Thursday
March 07, 2019 Thursday
OSS: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the March Town elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
March 08, 2019 Friday
March 08, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for clerk to secure March Town election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
61
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 08, 2019 Friday
March 08, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for county, municipality or school district to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at April Uniform Election Date election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
March 09, 2019 Saturday
March 09, 2019 Saturday
OSS: Town clerk’s office open at least 10:00 a.m. to Noon for March Town Absentee Ballot voting. If county administers Absentee Ballot voting, the county office must remain open at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots – Saturday before election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
March 10, 2019 Sunday
March 25, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for school districts to send M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notices of April Uniform Election Date referendum vote. Mailed to "taxpayers" (list is often obtained through county GIS or tax office) - at least 15 days but no more than 30 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b)
126C.17, subd. 9(b)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
62
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 10, 2019 Sunday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to send April Uniform Election Date mail ballots to registered voters in mail ballot precincts by nonforwardable mail. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - not more than 30 days (not regularly scheduled election) nor later than 14 days. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
March 10, 2019 Sunday
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: April Uniform Election Date Mail Ballot ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Mail Ballot voting period (at least 30 days before "not regularly scheduled" election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2; 203B.121, subd. 5(c)
203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2;
203B.121, subd. 5(c)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
63
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 11, 2019 Monday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day to apply for March Town Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee Ballot
March 11, 2019 Monday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: March Town elections Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
March 11, 2019 Monday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day to do public accuracy test of March Town voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
March 11, 2019 Monday
March 11, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for election judges to secure March Town election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1 OSS Election
Judges
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: 2nd Tuesday in March. M.S. 205.075, subd. 1.
205.075, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
64
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: School Districts cannot hold any special election on the date of the March town elections (it is not one of the new uniform election dates). M.S. 205A.05, subd. 1a
205A.05, subd. 1a OSS Special
Elections
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Between 6:00-8:00 pm: No special taxing district, school board, county board, or town board meeting (an election); no state college & university events (an election); no public school sponsored events (regular election) IF located within the boundaries of any town having election on this date. M.S. 204C.03
204C.03 OSS Election Day
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro Area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). M.S. 205.175; subd. 2
205.175; subd. 2 OSS Election Day
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Non-Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). Longer hours can be approved by resolution or petition of voters. See M.S. 205.175, subd. 3 for details. M.S. 205.175; 1 & 3
205.175, subd. 1 & 3 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
65
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Recommended: Township faxes or e-mails unofficial March Town election results to auditor.
Administrative OSS After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
66
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 12, 2019 Tuesday
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: After polls close on March Town Election Day, at least 2 members of the ballot boards must "count" (may "run" tapes/reports) the Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots providing for vote totals for each candidate & question for each precinct. The Absentee Ballot count for a precinct must be recorded on its own summary statement. May have up to 24 hours to complete Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot processing & counting tasks as per M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5(c). In state elections, Absentee Ballot & poll place totals for each precinct shall be combined before reported. In other elections, choice to report together or separately is available. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5
203B.121, subd. 5 OSS After the
Election
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Election Judges must return March Town election materials to clerk’s office – within 24 hours of the end of the hours for voting. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27 OSS Election Judges
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: County election offices begin to investigate returned PVCs, to challenge appropriate registration records and to mail notices to those voting in wrong precincts of March Town election day registrants. M.S. 201.016, subd. 1a; 201.12, subd. 4; 201.121, subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
201.016, subd. 1a;
201.12, subd. 4; 201.121,
subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
OSS Voter Registration
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Counties post voter history from March Town elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (town clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171
201.171 OSS Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
67
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 13, 2019 Wednesday
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Counties enter March Town EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)
201.121, subd. 1(a) OSS Voter
Registration
March 14, 2019 Thursday
March 14, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day for township board to canvass March Town election results. Town sends certified official results to county – within 2 days of election. M.S. 205.185, subd. 3(a) & (c)
205.185, subd. 3(a) &
(c) OSS After the
Election
March 14, 2019 Thursday
March 14, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day to return March Town election polling place rosters & completed voter registration cards to county auditor. A county auditor MUST receive these materials. If not delivered by deadline, county is responsible to coordinate arrangements to gather materials as soon as possible – within 48 hours after voting ends. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27 OSS After the Election
March 14, 2019 Thursday
March 14, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Campaign Finance Report due - 30 days after the February Uniform Election Date special election (not special primary) (IF initial report filed & final report not filed). If a required subsequent report is not filed by its due date, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate/committee of the failure to file. If report is not filed within 10 days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint with OAH as per M.S. 211B.32. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
68
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 15, 2019 Friday
March 15, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to appoint election judges for April Uniform Election Date elections – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
March 15, 2019 Friday
March 15, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify affected voters of a April Uniform Election Date election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Polling Place
March 15, 2019 Friday
March 15, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the May Uniform Election Date election. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
March 15, 2019 Friday
March 15, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send a May Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
69
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 15, 2019 Friday
March 15, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdictions with May Uniform Election Date special elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
March 19, 2019 Tuesday
March 19, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to pre-register for April Uniform Election Date elections. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
March 19, 2019 Tuesday
March 19, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for all March Town candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A town clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1 OSS Filing
March 19, 2019 Tuesday
March 19, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Bad weather alternate date for March Town election and annual town meeting – third Tuesday in March. M.S. 365.51, subd. 1
365.51, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
70
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 19, 2019 Tuesday
March 21, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day for March Town election candidate to request a recount and/or provide a notice of contest of results. If there is a recount, the contest notification deadline is within 7 days of the recount-canvass meeting – by 5:00 p.m. (recount request has time deadline) on the 7th day of the canvass of special or general election. M.S. 204C.36; 209.021, subds. 1 & 3
204C.36; 209.021,
subds. 1 & 3 OSS After the
Election
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the April Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before April Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
71
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
March 22, 2019 Friday
OSS: First day to issue March Town certificates of elections – after the time for contesting elections has passed. M.S. 205.185, subd. 3(b).(Clerk issues certificate of election to winning candidates if: 1) Candidate has submitted a Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing form. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1; 2) The losing candidate has not requested a recount. M.S. 204C.36; 205.185, subd. 4; 3) A notice of contest has not been filed. M.S. 209.021; 205.185, subd. 3(b).
205.185; 204C.36; 209.021; 211A.05, subd. 1
OSS After the Election
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
April 01, 2019 Monday
OSS: Elected March Town officers to file oath of office - within 10 days of receiving certificate of election. M.S. 367.25, subd. 1
367.25, subd. 1 OSS After the
Election
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
April 01, 2019 Monday
OSS: New municipal clerk elected at March Town elections must successfully complete an initial municipal clerk election administration training course and must remain certified to administer any election. Certification of municipal clerks is managed and documented by the county auditor. M.S. 204B.25, subd. 4; 204B.27, subd. 10; M.R. 8240.0200, subp. 2; 8240.2700, subp. 1
204B.25, subd. 4; 204B.27, subd. 10;
8240.0200, subp. 2;
8240.2700, subp. 1
OSS Administrative
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
72
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
April 05, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Counties produce polling place rosters for April Uniform Election Date elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver April Uniform Election Date absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
73
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 20, 2019 Wednesday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Auditor mails late registration letters to those w/April Uniform Election Date elections who did not meet the pre-reg. deadline. Some types of returned "mail ballots" have late reg. notice requirements too - begins 20 days before election. M.R. 8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C; 8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C;
8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
March 22, 2019 Friday
March 22, 2019 Friday
OSS: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of March Town election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700
201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700
OSS Voter Registration
March 25, 2019 Monday
March 25, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: School district with referendum votes on April Uniform Election Date submit a copy of the M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notice to Commissioner of Education & counties that fall within school district's boundaries. [School district required to notify Commissioner of Education of results within 15 days after certification of results (canvass board)] - at least 15 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(e)
126C.17, subd. 9(e)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipalities & school districts to publish 1st of 2 notices of special elections being held on the April Uniform Election Date. Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns – 2 weeks' published notice. M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
74
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to publish municipal April Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) – at least 2 weeks before election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of Mail Ballot or Mail Election ballots to those voters in a April Uniform Election Date mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: A municipal April Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for counties to enter February Uniform Election Date roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171
201.121, subd. 1(a);
201.171
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
75
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to do public accuracy test of April Uniform Election Date voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
March 26, 2019 Tuesday
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period to send notice of Absentee Ballot rejection if the voter did not otherwise vote in the February Uniform Election Date special election (not if it was a special primary) - 6-10 weeks after election. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(d)
203B.121, subd. 2(d)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
March 28, 2019 Thursday
March 28, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Must appoint May Uniform Election absentee, mail & UOCAVA (county appoints UOCAVA board) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected" - before voted absentee, mail & UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
March 29, 2019 Friday
March 29, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: The county auditor is to transmit May Uniform Election Date UOCAVA ballots for jurisdiction residents with UOCAVA applications on file for that calendar year. Jurisdiction clerk to provide ballots to auditor's office for transmission - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
76
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 29, 2019 Friday
March 29, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties make master lists available for May Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Suggestion: If SVRS is being used for Absentee Ballot voting, make sure to still have a paper copy of master list available in the event that internet access or power is not available. Absentee Ballot voting continues regardless of access to the SVRS database - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
March 29, 2019 Friday
March 29, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day to post notice of April Uniform Election Date municipal & school district special elections – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
March 29, 2019 Friday
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Period of time for May Uniform Election Date mail election (no candidates) ballots (question-only special elections) to be mailed to registered voters - not more than 46 nor later than 14 days prior to the special election. M.S. 204B.46
204B.46
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
77
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 29, 2019 Friday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for Absentee Voting for May Uniform Election Date. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
March 29, 2019 Friday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. May Uniform Election Date election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
March 29, 2019 Friday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: All May Uniform Election Date election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (if SVRS being used, mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
78
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 29, 2019 Friday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: May Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot and Mail Election ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Absentee Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Absentee Ballot and Mail Election voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.46
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c);
204B.46
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
March 30, 2019 Saturday
March 30, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day for a April Uniform Election Date election judge to submit written notice to clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
March 30, 2019 Saturday
March 30, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the April Uniform Election Date special election or special primary. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
79
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 30, 2019 Saturday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to May Uniform Election Date elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
April 01, 2019 Monday
April 01, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for municipality to withdraw from participating in a combined polling place by filing a resolution of withdrawal with the county auditor - no later than April 1 of any year other than the year before presidential nomination primary is scheduled (by October 1 year before PNP). M.S. 204B.14, subd. 2(b)
204B.14, subd. 2(b) OSS Polling Place
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Final corrected master list available for April Uniform Election Date elections - 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class city , *metro-town & school district clerk to publish 2nd of 2 April Uniform Election Date elections Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
80
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: After the close of business on the 7th day before the April Uniform Election Date elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Date Special Election: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of April Uniform Election Date elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. The "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
81
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for agent delivery of April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
April 02, 2019 Tuesday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Jurisdictions provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (May Uniform Election Date). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
April 04, 2019 Thursday
April 04, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the April Uniform Election Date elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
82
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 05, 2019 Friday
April 05, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to post April Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot in administrative offices. Post in each polling place on election day too - at least 4 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 2
205A.07, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
April 05, 2019 Friday
April 05, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for clerk to secure April Uniform Election Date election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
April 06, 2019 Saturday
April 06, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School districts holding standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - Saturday before April Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
83
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 08, 2019 Monday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to apply for April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
April 08, 2019 Monday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: April Uniform Election Date county & municipal Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots. School districts conducting a standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
April 08, 2019 Monday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to do public accuracy test of April Uniform Election Date voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
84
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 08, 2019 Monday
April 08, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for election judges to secure April Uniform Election Date election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
APRIL UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in April. A county, municipal or school district question and/or county commissioner, municipal office or school board vacancy special election may be held this date. M.S. 123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2); 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd. 2
123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2);
205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05,
subd. 1a; 375.101, subd.
1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd.
2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
APRIL UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in April. No special taxing district (M.S. 275.066), school board, county board, city council or town board shall conduct a meeting between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within its boundaries. No MN state college or university events can be scheduled between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within political subdivision of its location. M.S. 204C.03; subds. 1, 2 & 4
204C.03; subds. 1, 2 &
4
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
85
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
APRIL UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in April. Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro Area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175; subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175;
subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
APRIL UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Non-Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). Longer hours can be approved by resolution or petition of voters. See M.S. 205.175, subd. 3 for details. M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.09, subd. 2
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.09, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
86
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
APRIL UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
APRIL UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election. Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
87
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
APRIL UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election. Special Note for Towns: Other jurisdictions may also hold special elections on this date. If the town is not holding a standalone election: 1) Assistive voting devices are required and 2) Inclement weather postponement is decided by the jurisdiction with the larger geographic area. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1; 205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05, subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57, subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd. 6; 373.50, subd. 2
204B.16, subd. 1;
205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05,
subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57,
subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd.
6; 373.50, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Recommended: Jurisdiction faxes or e-mails unofficial April Uniform Election Date election results to auditor.
Administrative
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
88
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 09, 2019 Tuesday
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: After polls close on April Uniform Election Date Election Day, at least 2 members of the ballot boards must "count" (may "run" tapes/reports) the Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots providing for vote totals for each candidate & question for each precinct. The Absentee Ballot count for a precinct must be recorded on its own summary statement. May have up to 24 hours to complete Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot processing & counting tasks as per M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5(c). In state elections, Absentee Ballot & poll place totals for each precinct shall be combined before reported. In other elections, choice to report together or separately is available. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5
203B.121, subd. 5
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Election Judges must return April Uniform Election Date election materials to clerk’s office – within 24 hours of the end of the hours for voting. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: County election offices begin to investigate returned PVCs, to challenge appropriate registration records and to mail notices to those voting in wrong precincts of April Uniform Election Date election day registrants. M.S. 201.016, subd. 1a; 201.12, subd. 4; 201.121, subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
201.016, subd. 1a;
201.12, subd. 4; 201.121,
subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
89
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: School district is to certify vote totals of "financial-related" ballot questions (identified in M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a) on April Uniform Election Date special election ballot to Commissioner of Education - in a timely manner. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties post voter history from April Uniform Election Date elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171
201.171
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
April 10, 2019 Wednesday
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties enter April Uniform Election Date EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)
201.121, subd. 1(a)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
April 11, 2019 Thursday
April 11, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to return April Uniform Election Date election polling place rosters & completed voter registration cards to county auditor. A county auditor MUST receive these materials. If not delivered by deadline, county is responsible to coordinate arrangements to gather materials as soon as possible – within 48 hours after voting ends. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
90
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 11, 2019 Thursday
April 11, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Campaign Finance Report due - 30 days after the March Town election (IF initial report filed & final report not filed). If a required subsequent report is not filed by its due date, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate/committee of the failure to file. If report is not filed within 10 days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint with OAH as per M.S. 211B.32. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
OSS Filing
April 11, 2019 Thursday
April 12, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district April Uniform Election Date special primary (not special election) canvass board to meet and certify results - between 2nd & 3rd day after special primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03, subd. 4(a)(1)
204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03,
subd. 4(a)(1)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
April 12, 2019 Friday
April 12, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at May Uniform Election Date election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
91
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 12, 2019 Friday
April 19, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district April Uniform Election Date special election (not special primary) canvass board to meet and certify results. Municipality or school district certifies official results to county - between 3rd & 10th day after special election. M.S. 204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.185, subd. 3
204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
April 14, 2019 Sunday
April 29, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for school districts to send M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notices of May Uniform Election Date referendum vote. Mailed to "taxpayers" (list is often obtained through county GIS or tax office) - at least 15 days but no more than 30 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b)
126C.17, subd. 9(b)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
April 14, 2019 Sunday
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to send May Uniform Election Date mail ballots to registered voters in mail ballot precincts by nonforwardable mail. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - not more than 30 days (not regularly scheduled election) nor later than 14 days. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
92
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 14, 2019 Sunday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: May Uniform Election Date Mail Ballot ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Mail Ballot voting period (at least 30 days before "not regularly scheduled" election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2; 203B.121, subd. 5(c)
203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2;
203B.121, subd. 5(c)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
April 15, 2019 Monday
April 15, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for cities with odd-year general elections to establish a primary for all ensuing elections until revoked. Clerk shall notify the county & OSS (county updates city's profile in SVRS) within 30 days of adoption - by April 15 in the year when a municipal general election is held. M.S. 205.065, subd. 2
205.065, subd. 2 OSS Election Day
April 15, 2019 Monday
April 15, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for a school district with general elections in any year to establish a primary for all ensuing elections until revoked - by April 15 of any year. M.S. 205A.03, subd. 1
205A.03, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
April 15, 2019 Monday
April 15, 2019 Monday
School District without a Primary: Last day for a school district with general elections in any year to establish a primary for all ensuing elections until revoked - by April 15 of any year. M.S. 205A.03, subd. 1
205A.03, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
93
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 16, 2019 Tuesday
April 16, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for all April Uniform Election Date candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
April 19, 2019 Friday
April 19, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to appoint election judges for May Uniform Election Date elections – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
April 19, 2019 Friday
April 19, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify affected voters of a May Uniform Election Date election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Polling Place
April 19, 2019 Friday
April 19, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of April Uniform Election Date election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700
201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
94
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to pre-register for May Uniform Election Date elections. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for counties to enter March Town roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171
201.121, subd. 1(a);
201.171 OSS Voter
Registration
April 23, 2019 Tuesday
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Time period to send notice of Absentee Ballot rejection if the voter has not otherwise voted in the 2019 March Town elections - 6-10 weeks after election. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(d)
203B.121, subd. 2(d) OSS Absentee
Ballot
April 24, 2019 Wednesday
April 24, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before May Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
95
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 24, 2019 Wednesday
April 24, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the May Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
April 24, 2019 Wednesday
May 10, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Counties produce polling place rosters for May Uniform Election Date elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
96
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 24, 2019 Wednesday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver May Uniform Election Date absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
April 24, 2019 Wednesday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Auditor mails late registration letters to those w/May Uniform Election Date elections who did not meet the pre-reg. deadline. Some types of returned "mail ballots" have late reg. notice requirements too - begins 20 days before election. M.R. 8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C; 8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C;
8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
April 29, 2019 Monday
April 29, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: School district with referendum votes on May Uniform Election Date submit a copy of the M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notice to Commissioner of Education & counties that fall within school district's boundaries. [School district required to notify Commissioner of Education of results within 15 days after certification of results (canvass board)] - at least 15 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(e)
126C.17, subd. 9(e)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
97
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipalities & school districts to publish 1st of 2 notices of special elections being held on the May Uniform Election Date. Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns – 2 weeks' published notice. M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to publish municipal May Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) – at least 2 weeks before election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of Mail Ballot or Mail Election ballots to those voters in a May Uniform Election Date mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: A municipal May Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
98
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for counties & municipalities to submit to OSS notifications of any changes to their existing electronic voting system and/or counter center plans. OSS shall notify of sufficiency or insufficiency of plan within 20 days of receipt - before May 1 of each subsequent general election year. M.S. 206.82, subd. 2
206.82, subd. 2 OSS Equipment
April 30, 2019 Tuesday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to do public accuracy test of May Uniform Election Date voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
May 01, 2019 Wednesday
May 01, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for OSS to supply example primary & general ballots to counties. The counties shall distribute copies of the example ballots to municipalities & school districts holding their general elections that year. The official ballot must conform in all respects to the example ballot - no later than May 1 of each year. M.S. 204D.09, subd. 1
204D.09, subd. 1 OSS Ballots
May 01, 2019 Wednesday
May 01, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Counties need to print registration counts by precinct & precinct splits for ballot rotation programming for the year - as of 8:00 a.m. on May 1 of the election year. M.S. 206.61, subd. 5; M.R. 8220.0825, subp. 2
206.61, subd. 5; 8220.0825,
subp. 2 OSS Ballots
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
99
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 01, 2019 Wednesday
May 01, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day to establish combined polling places for "certain" separate municipal precincts for 2019 calendar year. Copy to be filed with county within 30 days after approval – no later than May 1 of non-presidential primary year. (No later than November 1 of the year previous to presidential primary). M.S. 204B.14, subd. 2(b)
204B.14, subd. 2(b) OSS Polling Place
May 03, 2019 Friday
May 03, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day to post notice of May Uniform Election Date municipal & school district special elections – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
May 04, 2019 Saturday
May 04, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day for a May Uniform Election Date election judge to submit written notice to clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
May 04, 2019 Saturday
May 04, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the May Uniform Election Date special election or special primary. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
100
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for primary-possible cities & school districts with odd-year general or special elections being held on Odd-Year General Election Date to publish a notice of candidate filing - at least 2 weeks before filing opens. M.S. 205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06, subd. 2
205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06,
subd. 2 OSS Filing
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to designate location for Odd-Year Primary Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Final corrected master list available for May Uniform Election Date elections - 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class city , *metro-town & school district clerk to publish 2nd of 2 May Uniform Election Date elections Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
101
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: After the close of business on the 7th day before the May Uniform Election Date elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Date Special Election: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of May Uniform Election Date elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. If SVRS being used, the "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
102
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 07, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for agent delivery of May Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
May 09, 2019 Thursday
May 09, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the May Uniform Election Date elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
103
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 09, 2019 Thursday
May 09, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Campaign Finance Report due - 30 days after the April Uniform Election Date special election (not special primary) (IF initial report filed & final report not filed). If a required subsequent report is not filed by its due date, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate/committee of the failure to file. If report is not filed within 10 days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint with OAH as per M.S. 211B.32. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
May 10, 2019 Friday
May 10, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for primary-possible cities & school districts with odd-year general or special elections being held on Odd-Year General Election Date election date to post a notice of candidate filing - at least 10 days before filing opens. M.S. 205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06, subd. 2
205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06,
subd. 2 OSS Filing
May 10, 2019 Friday
May 10, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to post May Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot in administrative offices. Post in each polling place on election day too - at least 4 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 2
205A.07, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
May 10, 2019 Friday
May 10, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for clerk to secure May Uniform Election Date election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
104
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 11, 2019 Saturday
May 11, 2019 Saturday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School districts holding standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - Saturday before May Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
May 13, 2019 Monday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to apply for May Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
105
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 13, 2019 Monday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: May Uniform Election Date county & municipal Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots. School districts conducting a standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
May 13, 2019 Monday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to do public accuracy test of May Uniform Election Date voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
May 13, 2019 Monday
May 13, 2019 Monday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for election judges to secure May Uniform Election Date election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in May. A county, municipal or school district question and/or county commissioner, municipal office or school board vacancy special election may be held this date. M.S. 123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2); 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd. 2
123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2);
205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05,
subd. 1a; 375.101, subd.
1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd.
2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
106
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in May. No special taxing district (M.S. 275.066), school board, county board, city council or town board shall conduct a meeting between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within its boundaries. No MN state college or university events can be scheduled between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within political subdivision of its location. M.S. 204C.03; subds. 1, 2 & 4
204C.03; subds. 1, 2 &
4
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in May. Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro Area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175; subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175;
subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Non-Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). Longer hours can be approved by resolution or petition of voters. See M.S. 205.175, subd. 3 for details. M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.09, subd. 2
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.09, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
107
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election. Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
108
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election. Special Note for Towns: Other jurisdictions may also hold special elections on this date. If the town is not holding a standalone election: 1) Assistive voting devices are required and 2) Inclement weather postponement is decided by the jurisdiction with the larger geographic area. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1; 205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05, subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57, subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd. 6; 373.50, subd. 2
204B.16, subd. 1;
205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05,
subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57,
subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd.
6; 373.50, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Recommended: Jurisdiction faxes or e-mails unofficial May Uniform Election Date election results to auditor.
Administrative
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
109
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 14, 2019 Tuesday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: After polls close on May Uniform Election Date Election Day, at least 2 members of the ballot boards must "count" (may "run" tapes/reports) the Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots providing for vote totals for each candidate & question for each precinct. The Absentee Ballot count for a precinct must be recorded on its own summary statement. May have up to 24 hours to complete Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot processing & counting tasks as per M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5(c). In state elections, Absentee Ballot & poll place totals for each precinct shall be combined before reported. In other elections, choice to report together or separately is available. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5
203B.121, subd. 5
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Election Judges must return May Uniform Election Date election materials to clerk’s office – within 24 hours of the end of the hours for voting. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Elections: County election offices begin to investigate returned PVCs, to challenge appropriate registration records and to mail notices to those voting in wrong precincts of May Uniform Election Date election day registrants. M.S. 201.016, subd. 1a; 201.12, subd. 4; 201.121, subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
201.016, subd. 1a;
201.12, subd. 4; 201.121,
subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
110
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: School district is to certify vote totals of "financial-related" ballot questions (identified in M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a) on May Uniform Election Date special election ballot to Commissioner of Education - in a timely manner. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day to notify OSS of use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in an Odd-Year Primary Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a) OSS Equipment
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for municipal governing body or county board to authorize mail balloting for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
OSS Mail Ballot
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
June 25, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties post voter history from May Uniform Election Date elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171
201.171
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
111
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 15, 2019 Wednesday
June 25, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties enter May Uniform Election Date EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)
201.121, subd. 1(a)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
May 16, 2019 Thursday
May 16, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to return May Uniform Election Date election polling place rosters & completed voter registration cards to county auditor. A county auditor MUST receive these materials. If not delivered by deadline, county is responsible to coordinate arrangements to gather materials as soon as possible – within 48 hours after voting ends. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
May 16, 2019 Thursday
May 17, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district May Uniform Election Date special primary (not special election) canvass board to meet and certify results - between 2nd & 3rd day after special primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03, subd. 4(a)(1)
204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03,
subd. 4(a)(1)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
112
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 17, 2019 Friday
May 24, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district May Uniform Election Date special election (not special primary) canvass board to meet and certify results. Municipality or school district certifies official results to county - between 3rd & 10th day after special election. M.S. 204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.185, subd. 3
204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
May 20, 2019 Monday
May 20, 2019 Monday
Legislature: Last day for 2019 Legislature to meet in regular session - first Monday following the 3rd Saturday in May of any year. Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, Section 12
Minn. Const. Article IV, Section 12
Legislature Legislature
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for all May Uniform Election Date candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
113
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for counties to enter April Uniform Election Date roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171
201.121, subd. 1(a);
201.171
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Filing period for cities & school districts with a primary candidates to file - 84 - 70 days before the Odd-Year Primary Election Date. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,
subd. 1a OSS Filing
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Cities (primary-possible) must notify the CFPDB of the name & date filed of an individual required to file a statement of economic interest (city office of 7-county metro area with population over 50,000) - upon receipt of affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the Odd-Year General Election Cycle ballot(s). M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;
10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS Filing
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
June 18, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period to send notice of Absentee Ballot rejection if the voter did not otherwise vote in the April Uniform Election Date special election (not if it was a special primary) - 6-10 weeks after election. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(d)
203B.121, subd. 2(d)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
114
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 21, 2019 Tuesday
June 18, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: A candidate *required to do so must file a statement of economic interest with the CFPDB after filing an affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the Odd-Year General Election Cycle ballot(s). *7-county metro area city with population over 50,000 candidate - within 14 days of filing. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd.1(3); 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;
10A.09, subd. 1(3); 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS Filing
May 24, 2019 Friday
May 24, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of May Uniform Election Date election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700
201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
May 27, 2019 Monday
May 27, 2019 Monday
Memorial Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
May 31, 2019 Friday
May 31, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to provide written notice of Odd-Year Primary Election Date primary, special primary or special election to county (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of elections by either confirming the jurisdiction's profile reflects primary-possible or scheduling special election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
205.10, subd. 6; 205.16,
subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
3
OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
115
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 31, 2019 Friday
May 31, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a OSS Notice
May 31, 2019 Friday
May 31, 2019 Friday
OSS: Suggestion: Counties could print & archive registration counts by jurisdiction (especially by town), because it can help towns to determine if their standalone election is exempt from AVD requirement as per M.S. 206.57, subd. 5a(a) - by June 1 of each year. M.S. 206.57, subd. 5a
206.57, subd. 5a OSS Election Day
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for city, town or county (unorganized territories) with an odd-year primary and/or a special election being held within their boundaries on the Odd-Year Primary Election Date to adopt election precinct boundary changes - at least 10 weeks before the date of the next election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4
204B.14, subd. 4 OSS Boundaries
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
OSS Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
116
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
June 04, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day of filing period for cities with a primary & school districts with a primary offices to be placed on the Odd-Year Primary Election Date ballot - 70 days before the odd-year primary election date. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,
subd. 1a OSS Filing
June 06, 2019 Thursday
June 06, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day for candidates who filed for office in a city or school district with a primary to be held on the Odd-Year Primary Election Date to withdraw by 5:00 p.m. - no later than two days after the last day for filing for the office. M.S. 205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06, subd. 5
205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06,
subd. 5 OSS Filing
June 06, 2019 Thursday
June 06, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Suggestion: municipalities & school districts with candidates on the Odd-Year Primary Election Date ballot transmit copies of affidavits of candidacy (because they include all the information needed) to counties (if assisting with ballot production) or ballot vendor (if county is not assisting) to begin production of Odd-Year Primary election date ballots if they haven't already. Inform counties and/or ballot vendor of any withdraws if an affidavit has already been sent.
Administrative OSS Administrative
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
117
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
June 06, 2019 Thursday
June 06, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Ballot layout begins (or is finalized) for the Odd-Year Primary Election Date. The official charged with the preparation & distribution of primary ballots shall prepare instructions to the printer for rotation of the names of candidates & for layout of the ballot. The legal advisor of the ballot preparation official shall approve printer instructions. Suggestion: Before printing of the paper ballot takes place, all jurisdictions with items on the ballot review a proof of their ballots that include their ballot items & provide some sort of confirmation of accuracy. M.S. 204D.04
204D.04 OSS Ballots
June 13, 2019 Thursday
June 13, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Campaign Finance Report due - 30 days after the May Uniform Election Date special election (not special primary) (IF initial report filed & final report not filed). If a required subsequent report is not filed by its due date, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate/committee of the failure to file. If report is not filed within 10 days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint with OAH as per M.S. 211B.32. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
118
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
June 14, 2019 Friday
June 14, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
OSS Voter Registration
June 14, 2019 Friday
June 14, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to send an Odd-Year Primary Election Date Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
June 14, 2019 Friday
June 14, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for jurisdictions with Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
June 25, 2019 Tuesday
June 25, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for counties to enter May Uniform Election Date roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171
201.121, subd. 1(a);
201.171
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
119
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
June 25, 2019 Tuesday
July 23, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period to send notice of Absentee Ballot rejection if the voter did not otherwise vote in the May Uniform Election Date special election (not if it was a special primary) - 6-10 weeks after election. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(d)
203B.121, subd. 2(d)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
June 27, 2019 Thursday
June 27, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Jurisdiction with Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections must appoint absentee, mail & UOCAVA (only county auditor appoints UOCAVA board members) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected" - before voted absentee, mail & UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
June 28, 2019 Friday
June 28, 2019 Friday
OSS: All UOCAVA ballots for the Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections, with applications on file, MUST be sent by this date. Counties are required to manage this process. Local jurisdictions holding standalone elections must provide ballots to the counties for distribution. Counties are required to double check SVRS online queues for FPCA & Absentee Ballot application processing. Review Absentee Ballot reports to make certain all applicants have been processed & all initialized UOCAVA ballots that have been sent are in "sent" status in SVRS - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22 OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
120
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
June 28, 2019 Friday
June 28, 2019 Friday
OSS: Counties make master lists available for Odd-Year Primary Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Suggestion: Even if SVRS is being used for Absentee Ballot voting, make sure to still have a paper copy of master list available in the event that internet access or power is not available. Absentee Ballot voting continues regardless of access to the SVRS database - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
June 28, 2019 Friday
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Odd-Year Primary Election Date mail ballots shall be mailed by nonforwardable mail to all registered voters in mail ballot precincts identified for a city's odd-year primary elections. If a mail ballot envelope is rejected at least 5 days before the election, the ballot in the envelope must be considered spoiled and the auditor or clerk shall provide the voter with a replacement ballot. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - Not more than 46 days nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
June 28, 2019 Friday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time for Absentee Voting for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
121
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
June 28, 2019 Friday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. Odd-Year Primary Election Date election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
June 28, 2019 Friday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: All Odd-Year Primary Election Date election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
June 28, 2019 Friday
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Odd-Year Primary Election Date Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
122
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
June 29, 2019 Saturday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to August Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
July 01, 2019 Monday
July 01, 2019 Monday
OSS: OSS shall notify each political party, the commissioner of revenue & the CF&PDB each year & following certification of the results of each general election of the political parties that qualify for inclusion on the income tax form & property tax refund return - by July 1. M.S. 10A.31, subd. 3a(d)
10A.31, subd. 3a(d) OSS Filing
July 01, 2019 Monday
July 01, 2019 Monday
OSS: A major or minor political party qualifies for inclusion on the income tax form & property tax refund return if they qualify as a major or minor party by July 1 of the taxable year. M.S. 10A.31, subd. 3a(a) & (b)
10A.31, subd. 3a(a) & (b) OSS Filing
July 02, 2019 Tuesday
July 02, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for county to meet or otherwise communicate election procedures with local election officials of jurisdictions with odd-year general elections. County may require the head election judges of the jurisdiction to attend meeting - at least 18 weeks before general elections. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 1
204B.28, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
July 02, 2019 Tuesday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Jurisdictions provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (Odd-Year Primary Election Date). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
123
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
July 04, 2019 Thursday
July 04, 2019 Thursday
Independence Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
July 09, 2019 Tuesday
July 09, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Deadline for Charter Commissions (a city with a charter) to submit proposed charter amendments to be placed on Odd-Year General Election Date election ballots - at least 17 weeks before the general election. M.S. 410.12, subd. 1
410.12, subd. 1 OSS Charter
Elections
July 12, 2019 Friday
July 12, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at Odd-Year Primary Election Date election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b) OSS Equipment
July 14, 2019 Sunday
July 29, 2019 Monday
OSS: Time period for school districts to send M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notices of Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections referendum vote. Mailed to "taxpayers" (list is often obtained through county GIS or tax office) - at least 15 days but no more than 30 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b)
126C.17, subd. 9(b) OSS Notice
July 16, 2019 Tuesday
July 16, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish a notice of "late filing" period dates for cities without a primary, towns with November elections & school district's without a primary. Municipal clerk's office must be open from 1-5 p.m. on the last day of filing - at least 2 weeks before the first day to file affidavits for Odd-Year General Election Date elections. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2; 205A.06, subds. 1a & 2
205.13, subds. 1a & 2;
205A.06, subds. 1a & 2
OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
124
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
July 19, 2019 Friday
July 19, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to post a notice of "late filing" period dates for cities without a primary, towns with November elections & school district's without a primary. Municipal clerk's office must be open from 1-5 p.m. on the last day of filing - at least 10 days before the first day to file affidavits for Odd-Year General Election Date elections. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2; 205A.06, subds. 1a & 2
205.13, subds. 1a & 2;
205A.06, subds. 1a & 2
OSS Filing
July 19, 2019 Friday
July 19, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to appoint election judges for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections - 25 days before the election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
July 19, 2019 Friday
July 19, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to notify affected voters of a Odd-Year Primary Election Date election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a OSS Polling Place
July 22, 2019 Monday
July 22, 2019 Monday
OSS: A change in the boundary of an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a municipal boundary adjustment made under M.S. Chapter 414 that is effective more than 21 days before the 2019 Odd-Year Primary Election Date (regularly scheduled primary elections only) election takes effect at that election - more than 21 days before the election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4a
204B.14, subd. 4a OSS Boundaries
July 23, 2019 Tuesday
July 23, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to pre-register for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
125
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
July 24, 2019 Wednesday
July 24, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the 2019 Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
OSS Voter Registration
July 24, 2019 Wednesday
July 24, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195 OSS Election Judges
July 24, 2019 Wednesday
August 09, 2019 Friday
OSS: Counties produce polling place rosters for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. In order to have "7 a.m. numbers" automatically placed into ENR for abstracts & canvass reports, rosters must be "locked" at least by the Friday morning before most elections. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
OSS Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
126
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
July 24, 2019 Wednesday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver Odd-Year Primary Election Date absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
July 24, 2019 Wednesday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Auditor mails late registration letters to those w/Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections who did not meet the pre-reg. deadline. Some types of returned "mail ballots" have late reg. notice requirements too - begins 20 days before election. M.R. 8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C; 8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C;
8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
OSS Voter Registration
July 29, 2019 Monday
July 29, 2019 Monday
OSS: School district with referendum votes on Odd-Year Primary Election Date ballots submit a copy of the M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notice to Commissioner of Education & counties that fall within school district's boundaries. [School district required to notify Commissioner of Education of results within 15 days after certification of results (canvass board)] - at least 15 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(e)
126C.17, subd. 9(e) OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
127
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for municipalities & school districts to publish 1st of 2 notices of primary and/or special elections being held on the Odd-Year Primary Election Date. Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns – 2 weeks' published notice. M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1 OSS Notice
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters in a Odd-Year Primary election Date mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish municipal Odd-Year Primary Election Date primary and/or special election sample ballot (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) – at least 2 weeks before election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2 OSS Notice
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: A municipal Odd-Year Primary Election Date election date primary and/or special election sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3 OSS Notice
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to designate location for Odd-Year General Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
128
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time to do public accuracy test of Odd-Year Primary Election Date voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Offices of cities without a primary, towns with November elections & school districts without a primary filing period - no more than 98 days nor less than 84 days before the Odd-Year General Election Date. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,
subd. 1a OSS Filing
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Cities (not-primary-possible) must notify the CFPDB of the name & date filed of an individual required to file a statement of economic interest (city office of 7-county metro area with population over 50,000) - upon receipt of affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the Odd-Year General Election Date ballot. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;
10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS Filing
July 30, 2019 Tuesday
August 27, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: A candidate *required to do so must file a statement of economic interest with the CFPDB after filing an affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the Odd-Year General Election Date ballot. *7-county metro area with population over 50,000 city candidate - within 14 days of filing. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd.1(3); 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;
10A.09, subd. 1(3); 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
129
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 01, 2019 Thursday
August 01, 2019 Thursday
OSS: The OSS shall prepare & publish a volume containing all state general laws relating to elections. The AG shall provide annotations to the OSS for this volume. OSS provides enough copies so that each county auditor & municipal clerk will have at least 1 copy - on or before August 1 of every odd-numbers year. M.S. 204B.27, subd. 2
204B.27, subd. 2 OSS Election Day
August 02, 2019 Friday
August 02, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to post notice of Odd-Year Primary Election Date municipal & school district primary and/or special elections – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1 OSS Notice
August 03, 2019 Saturday
August 03, 2019 Saturday
OSS: Last day for a Odd-Year Primary Election Date election judge to submit written notice to clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
August 03, 2019 Saturday
August 03, 2019 Saturday
OSS: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the Odd-Year Primary Election Date election. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1 OSS Filing
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Final corrected master list available for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections - 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
130
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class city , *metro-town & school district clerk to publish 2nd of 2 Odd-Year Primary Election Date primary and/or special election Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1 OSS Notice
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: After the close of business on the 7th day before the Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. If SVRS being used, the "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3 OSS Absentee
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
131
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 06, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Period of time for agent delivery of Odd-Year Primary Election Date Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
August 07, 2019 Wednesday
August 07, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day to notify OSS of use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in an Odd-Year General Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a) OSS Equipment
August 07, 2019 Wednesday
August 07, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for municipal governing body or county board to authorize mail balloting for Odd-Year General Election Date elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
OSS Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
132
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 08, 2019 Thursday
August 08, 2019 Thursday
OSS: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
August 09, 2019 Friday
August 09, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for clerk to secure Odd-Year Primary Election Date election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2 OSS Election Day
August 09, 2019 Friday
August 09, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for school district to post Sample Ballot for Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections in administrative offices for public inspection - at least 4 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 2
205A.07, subd. 2 OSS Notice
August 10, 2019 Saturday
August 10, 2019 Saturday
OSS: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School Districts holding a standalone election and administering absentee voting need not comply - Saturday before Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
133
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 12, 2019 Monday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day to apply for Odd-Year Primary Election Date Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee Ballot
August 12, 2019 Monday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Odd-Year Primary Election Date Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
August 12, 2019 Monday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day to do public accuracy test of Odd-Year Primary Election Date voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
August 12, 2019 Monday
August 12, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for election judges to secure Odd-Year Primary Election Date election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1 OSS Election
Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
134
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR PRIMARY ELECTION DATE: OSS: The second Tuesday in August is either a state primary elections date in even-years or a primary elections date for local jurisdictions with odd-year elections. New beginning 2018: Second Tuesday in August (State or Local Jurisdiction Primary Date) is now 1 of only 5 uniform special election dates in a calendar year. M.S. 123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2); 204D.03, subds. 1 & 3; 204D.21, subds. 1 & 2; 204D.28, subds. 5(b) & 7; 204D.29, subd. 2; 205.065, subd. 1; 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.03, subd. 2; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd. 2
123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2);
204D.03, subds. 1 & 3; 204D.21,
subds. 1 & 2; 204D.28, subds.
5(b) & 7; 204D.29, subd.
2; 205.065, subd. 1; 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10,
subd. 3a; 205A.03, subd.
2; 205A.05, subd. 1a;
375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd.
2
OSS Election Day
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR PRIMARY ELECTION DATE: OSS: Between 6:00-8:00 p.m. No special taxing district, governing body, school board, county board of commissioners, city council or town board shall conduct a meeting if a primary election is being held within its boundaries. Except for regularly scheduled classes, no MN state college or university shall schedule an event. Except for regularly scheduled classes, a public elementary or secondary school may not schedule a school sponsored event - between 6-8 p.m. if a regularly scheduled primary election is being held within its boundaries. M.S. 204C.03, subds. 1, 2 & 3
204C.03, subd. 1, 2 & 3 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
135
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR PRIMARY ELECTION DATE: OSS: Voting hours vary depending upon the jurisdiction holding an election on this date. Metro municipalities' & school districts' minimum voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Non-metro municipalities' & school districts' minimum voting hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. M.S. 205.175; 205A.09
205.175; 205A.09 OSS Election Day
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR PRIMARY ELECTION DATE: OSS: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR PRIMARY ELECTION DATE: OSS: Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
136
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day of filing for offices of cities without a primary, towns with November elections & school districts without a primary filing period. Municipal clerk's office must be open from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. for filing on the last day of filing - less than 84 days before Odd-Year General Election Date. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,
subd. 1a OSS Filing
August 13, 2019 Tuesday
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: After polls close on Odd-Year Primary Election Date Election Day, at least 2 members of the ballot boards must "count" (may "run" tapes/reports) the Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots providing for vote totals for each candidate & question for each precinct. The Absentee Ballot count for a precinct must be recorded on its own summary statement. May have up to 24 hours to complete Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot processing & counting tasks as per M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5(c). In state elections, Absentee Ballot & poll place totals for each precinct shall be combined before reported. In other elections, choice to report together or separately is available. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5
203B.121, subd. 5 OSS After the
Election
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Election Judges must return Odd-Year Primary Election Date election materials to clerk’s office – within 24 hours of the end of the hours for voting. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27 OSS Election Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
137
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: County election offices begin to investigate returned PVCs, to challenge appropriate registration records and to mail notices to those voting in wrong precincts of Odd-Year Primary Election Date election day registrants. M.S. 201.016, subd. 1a; 201.12, subd. 4; 201.121, subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
201.016, subd. 1a;
201.12, subd. 4; 201.121,
subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
OSS Voter Registration
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: School district is to certify vote totals of "financial-related" ballot questions (identified in M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a) on Odd-Year Primary Election Date ballot to Commissioner of Education - in a timely manner. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a OSS After the
Election
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
September 24, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Counties post voter history from Odd-Year Primary Election Date elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171
201.171 OSS Voter Registration
August 14, 2019 Wednesday
September 24, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Counties enter Odd-Year Primary Election Date EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)
201.121, subd. 1(a) OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
138
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 15, 2019 Thursday
August 15, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day to return Odd-Year Primary Election Date election polling place rosters & completed voter registration cards to county auditor. A county auditor MUST receive these materials. If not delivered by deadline, county is responsible to coordinate arrangements to gather materials as soon as possible – within 48 hours after voting ends. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27 OSS After the Election
August 15, 2019 Thursday
August 15, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day for candidates who filed during "late filing period" to withdraw affidavit for office to be elected without primary at Odd-Year General Election Date election - no later than two days after the last day for filing for the office. M.S. 205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06, subd. 5
205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06,
subd. 5 OSS Filing
August 15, 2019 Thursday
August 15, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Suggestion: Municipalities & school districts with "late filing period" transmit copies (because they include all the information needed) of affidavits of candidacy to counties or ballot vendors to begin production of Odd-Year General Election Date ballots if they haven't already. Inform counties or ballot vendors of any withdraws if an affidavit has already been sent.
Administrative OSS Administrative
August 15, 2019 Thursday
August 16, 2019 Friday
OSS: Time period for city or school district Odd-Year Primary Election Date primary or special primary canvass board to meet and certify results - either the 2nd or 3rd day after primary. M.S. 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03, subd. 4(a) & (b)
205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03,
subd. 4(a) & (b)
OSS After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
139
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 20, 2019 Tuesday
August 20, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for all Odd-Year Primary Election Date special election (not primary or special primary) candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election (not a primary or special primary). M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1 OSS Filing
August 20, 2019 Tuesday
August 20, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Ballot layout begins (or is finalized) for the Odd-Year General Election Date elections. The official charged with the preparation & distribution of general ballots shall prepare instructions to the printer for rotation of the names of candidates & for layout of the ballot. The legal advisor of the ballot preparation official shall approve printer instructions. Suggestion: Before printing of the paper ballot takes place, all jurisdictions with items on the ballot review a proof of their ballots that include their ballot items & provide some sort of confirmation of accuracy. M.S. 204D.04
204D.04 OSS Ballots
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
140
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 23, 2019 Friday
August 23, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to provide written notice of Odd-Year General Election Date general election, special primary or special election to county (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of elections by confirming the jurisdiction's SVRS profile as having even-year general elections & enter regular & special election offices/candidates & special election questions in ERS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
205.10, subd. 6; 205.16,
subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
3
OSS Notice
August 23, 2019 Friday
August 23, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at Odd-Year General Election Date elections - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a OSS Notice
August 23, 2019 Friday
August 23, 2019 Friday
OSS: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of Odd-Year Primary Election Date election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700
201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700
OSS Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
141
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
August 27, 2019 Tuesday
August 27, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for city, town or county (unorganized territories) with an odd-year general and/or a special election being held within their boundaries on the Odd-Year General Election Date to adopt election precinct boundary changes - at least 10 weeks before the date of the next election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4
204B.14, subd. 4 OSS Boundaries
August 27, 2019 Tuesday
August 27, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for Odd-Year General Election Date elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
OSS Mail Ballot
August 30, 2019 Friday
August 30, 2019 Friday
OSS: The OSS shall certify to OMB the estimated state & local cost of administering the Presidential Nomination Primary. The OSS may make supplemental certifications to OMB if new info indicates actual costs will exceed initial estimate - No later than September 1 of the year preceding a presidential election year. M.S. 207A.15, subd. 1(b)
207A.15, subd. 1(b) OSS
Presidential Nomination
Primary
September 02, 2019 Monday
September 02, 2019 Monday
Labor Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
142
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
September 06, 2019 Friday
September 06, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the Odd-Year General Election Date elections. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
OSS Voter Registration
September 06, 2019 Friday
September 06, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to send an Odd-Year General Election Date Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application. No need to send a 2nd application to those who turned in an Absentee Ballot application before odd-year primary election cycle – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
September 06, 2019 Friday
September 06, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for jurisdictions with Odd-Year General Election Date elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
143
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
September 12, 2019 Thursday
September 12, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Campaign Finance Report due - 30 days after the Odd-Year Primary Election Date special election (not primary or special primary) (IF initial report filed & final report not filed). If a required subsequent report is not filed by its due date, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate/committee of the failure to file. If report is not filed within 10 days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint with OAH as per M.S. 211B.32. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
OSS Filing
September 15, 2019 Sunday
September 15, 2019 Sunday
OSS: OMB must transfer Presidential Nomination Primary funds to the account specific for this election based on the estimated amount certified by the OSS by September 1. Funds are appropriated to the OSS for administrative uses and for distribution to counties & municipalities after the election - within 15 days of OSS certifying estimated costs to the OMB. M.S. 207A.15, subd. 1(b) & (c)
207A.15, subd. 1(b) &
(c) OSS Administrative
September 19, 2019 Thursday
September 19, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Jurisdiction with Odd-Year General Election Date elections must appoint absentee, mail & UOCAVA (county appoints UOCAVA board members) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected" - before voted absentee, mail & UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
144
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
September 19, 2019 Thursday
September 19, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day for OSS to load COA electronic data into SVRS pending queues for counties to process - not within 47 days of a November general election. M.S. 201.13, subd. 3
201.13, subd. 3 OSS Voter
Registration
September 20, 2019 Friday
September 20, 2019 Friday
OSS: All UOCAVA ballots for the Odd-Year General Election Date elections, with applications on file, MUST be sent by this date. Counties manage the distribution of these ballots and must receive ballots from local jurisdictions if they are holding standalone elections. Counties are required to double check SVRS online queues for FPCA & Absentee Ballot application processing. Review Absentee Ballot reports to make certain all applicants have been processed & all initialized UOCAVA ballots that have been sent are in "sent" status in SVRS - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22 OSS Absentee Ballot
September 20, 2019 Friday
September 20, 2019 Friday
OSS: Counties make master lists available for Odd-Year General Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Suggestion: Even if SVRS is being used for Absentee Ballot voting, make sure to still have a paper copy of master list available in the event that internet access or power is not available. Absentee Ballot voting continues regardless of access to the SVRS database - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
145
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
September 20, 2019 Friday
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Odd-Year General Election Date mail ballots shall be mailed by nonforwardable mail to all registered voters in mail ballot precincts identified for a city or town's general elections. If a mail ballot envelope is rejected at least 5 days before the election, the ballot in the envelope must be considered spoiled and the auditor or clerk shall provide the voter with a replacement ballot. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - Not more than 46 days nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
September 20, 2019 Friday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time for Absentee Voting for Odd-Year General Election Date elections. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
OSS Absentee Ballot
September 20, 2019 Friday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. Odd-Year General Election Date election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
146
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
September 20, 2019 Friday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: All Odd-Year General Election Date elections administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
September 20, 2019 Friday
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Odd-Year General Election Date Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
September 21, 2019 Saturday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to November Odd-Year General Election Date elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
147
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
September 24, 2019 Tuesday
September 24, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for counties to enter Odd-Year Primary Election Date roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171
201.121, subd. 1(a);
201.171 OSS Voter
Registration
September 24, 2019 Tuesday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Jurisdictions provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (Odd-Year General Election Date). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
October 01, 2019 Tuesday
October 01, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for municipality to withdraw from participating in a combined polling place by filing a resolution of withdrawal with the county auditor - no later than October 1 of a year before presidential nomination primary is scheduled (by April 1 of any year that is not before a PNP year). M.S. 204B.14, subd. 2(b)
204B.14, subd. 2(b) OSS Polling Place
October 04, 2019 Friday
October 04, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at Odd-Year General Election Date election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b) OSS Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
148
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 06, 2019 Sunday
October 21, 2019 Monday
OSS: Time period for school districts to send M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notices of Odd-Year General Election Date elections referendum vote. Mailed to "taxpayers" (list is often obtained through county GIS or tax office) - at least 15 days but no more than 30 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b)
126C.17, subd. 9(b) OSS Notice
October 11, 2019 Friday
October 11, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to appoint election judges for Odd-Year General Election Date elections - 25 days before the odd-year general elections. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
October 11, 2019 Friday
October 11, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to notify affected voters of a Odd-Year General Election Date election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a OSS Polling Place
October 14, 2019 Monday
October 14, 2019 Monday
OSS: A change in the boundary of an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a municipal boundary adjustment made under M.S. Chapter 414 that is effective more than 21 days before the 2019 Odd-Year General Election Date (regularly scheduled general elections only) election takes effect at that election - more than 21 days before the election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4a
204B.14, subd. 4a OSS Boundaries
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
149
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 14, 2019 Monday
October 14, 2019 Monday
Columbus Day Holiday: Political subdivisions have the option of determining whether Columbus Day shall be a holiday on which no business shall be transacted. Where it is determined that Columbus Day is not a holiday, public business may be conducted. This day affects federal mail services. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
October 15, 2019 Tuesday
October 15, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last date for OSS to provide notice to counties of the date of the Presidential Nomination Primary - 20 weeks before the presidential nomination primary. M.S. 207A.14, subd. 1
207A.14, subd. 1 OSS Notice
October 15, 2019 Tuesday
October 15, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to pre-register for November 2019 Odd-Year General Election Date elections. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1 OSS Voter
Registration
October 16, 2019 Wednesday
October 16, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the 2019 Odd-Year General Election Dates elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
OSS Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
150
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 16, 2019 Wednesday
October 16, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before Odd-Year General Election Date elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195 OSS Election Judges
October 16, 2019 Wednesday
November 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: Counties produce polling place rosters for Odd-Year General Election Date elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. In order to have "7 a.m. numbers" automatically placed into ERS for abstracts & canvass reports, rosters must be "locked" at least by the Friday morning before most election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
OSS Voter Registration
October 16, 2019 Wednesday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver Odd-Year General Election Date absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
151
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 16, 2019 Wednesday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Auditor mails late registration letters to those w/Odd-Year General Election Date elections who did not meet the pre-reg. deadline. Some types of returned "mail ballots" have late reg. notice requirements too - begins 20 days before election. M.R. 8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C; 8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C;
8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
OSS Voter Registration
October 21, 2019 Monday
October 21, 2019 Monday
OSS: School district with referendum votes on Odd-Year General Election Date ballots submit a copy of the M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notice to Commissioner of Education & counties that fall within school district's boundaries. [School district required to notify Commissioner of Education of results within 15 days after certification of results (canvass board)] - at least 15 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(e)
126C.17, subd. 9(e) OSS Notice
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for municipalities & school districts to publish 1st of 2 notices of elections and/or special elections being held on the Odd-Year General Election Date. Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns – 2 weeks' published notice. M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1 OSS Notice
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish municipal Odd-Year General Election Date general election and/or special election sample ballot (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) – at least 2 weeks before election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2 OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
152
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters in a Odd-Year General Election Date mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: A municipal Odd-Year General Election Date general and/or special election sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3 OSS Notice
October 22, 2019 Tuesday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time to do public accuracy test of Odd-Year General Election Date voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
October 25, 2019 Friday
October 25, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for counties to provide notice of the date of the Presidential Nomination Primary to each municipal clerk in their county - within 10 days after notification by the OSS to each county about the presidential nomination primary date. M.S. 207A.14, subd. 1
207A.14, subd. 1 OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
153
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 25, 2019 Friday
October 25, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to post notice of Odd-Year General Election Date municipal & school district general and/or special elections – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1 OSS Notice
October 26, 2019 Saturday
October 26, 2019 Saturday
OSS: Last day for a Odd-Year General Election Date election judge to submit written notice to clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
October 26, 2019 Saturday
October 26, 2019 Saturday
OSS: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the Odd-Year General Election Date election. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1 OSS Filing
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Final corrected master list available for Odd-Year General Election Date elections - 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class city , *metro-town & school district clerk to publish 2nd of 2 Odd-Year General Election Date general and/or special election Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1 OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
154
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: After the close of business on the 7th day before the Odd-Year General Election Date elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of Odd-Year General Election Date elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. If SVRS being used, the "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3 OSS Absentee
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
155
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
October 29, 2019 Tuesday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Period of time for agent delivery of Odd-Year General Election Date Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
October 31, 2019 Thursday
October 31, 2019 Thursday
OSS: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the Odd-Year General Election Date elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
November 01, 2019 Friday
November 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for clerk to secure Odd-Year General Election Date election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2 OSS Election Day
November 01, 2019 Friday
November 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for school district to post Sample Ballot for Odd-Year General Election Date elections in administrative offices for public inspection - at least 4 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 2
205A.07, subd. 2 OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
156
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 01, 2019 Friday
November 01, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day to establish combined polling places for "certain" separate municipal precincts for 2020 Presidential Election calendar year. Copy to filed with county within 30 days after approval – no later than November 1 of the year previous to presidential primary. (No later than May 1 of a non-presidential year.) M.S. 204B.14, subd. 2(b)
204B.14, subd. 2(b) OSS Polling Place
November 02, 2019 Saturday
November 02, 2019 Saturday
OSS: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School Districts holding standalone elections & administering absentee voting need not comply - Saturday before Odd-Year General Election Date elections. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
November 04, 2019 Monday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day to apply for Odd-Year General Election Date Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
157
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 04, 2019 Monday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Odd-Year General Election Date Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
November 04, 2019 Monday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day to do public accuracy test of Odd-Year General Election Date voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
November 04, 2019 Monday
November 04, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for election judges to secure Odd-Year General Election Date election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1 OSS Election
Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
158
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR GENERAL ELECTION DATE: OSS: The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November is either the state general election date in even-years or the general election date for local jurisdictions in odd-years. NEW beginning 2018: The November General Election date is now 1 of only 5 uniform special election dates in a calendar year. Minn. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7; 103C.305, subds. 1 & 6; 123A.48, subd. 14; 123B.09, subd. 5b; 126C.17, subd. 9(a); 200.02, subd. 4(2); 204D.03, subd. 2; 204D.19, subd. 1; 204D.28, subd. 4(b); 205.10, subd. 3a; 205.07, subds. 1 & 3; 205.075, subd. 2; 205A.04, subd. 1; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subds. 2 & 4
Minn. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7;
103C.305, subds. 1 & 6; 123A.48,
subd. 14; 123B.09, subd.
5b; 126C.17, subd. 9(a);
200.02, subd. 4(2); 204D.03,
subd. 2; 204D.19, subd.
1; 204D.28, subd. 4(b);
205.10, subd. 3a; 205.07, subds. 1
& 3; 205.075, subd. 2;
205A.04, subd. 1; 205A.05,
subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subds. 2
& 4
OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
159
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR GENERAL ELECTION DATE: OSS: Between 6:00-8:00 p.m. No special taxing district, governing body, school board, county board of commissioners, city council or town board shall conduct a meeting if an election is being held within its boundaries. Except for regularly scheduled classes, no MN state college or university shall schedule an event. Except for regularly scheduled classes, a public elementary or secondary school may not schedule a school sponsored event - between 6-8 p.m. if a regularly scheduled election is being held within its boundaries. M.S. 204C.03, subds. 1, 2 & 3
204C.03, subd. 1, 2 & 3 OSS Election Day
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR GENERAL ELECTION DATE: OSS: Voting hours vary depending upon the jurisdiction holding an election on this date. Metro municipalities' & school districts' minimum voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Non-metro municipalities' & school districts' minimum voting hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. M.S. 205.175; 205A.09
205.175; 205A.09 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
160
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR GENERAL ELECTION DATE: OSS: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
ODD-YEAR GENERAL ELECTION DATE: OSS: Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
161
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to designate location for February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
November 05, 2019 Tuesday
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: After polls close on Odd-Year General Election Date Election Day, at least 2 members of the ballot boards must "count" (may "run" tapes/reports) the Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots providing for vote totals for each candidate & question for each precinct. The Absentee Ballot count for a precinct must be recorded on its own summary statement. May have up to 24 hours to complete Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot processing & counting tasks as per M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5(c). In state elections, Absentee Ballot & poll place totals for each precinct shall be combined before reported. In other elections, choice to report together or separately is available. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5
203B.121, subd. 5 OSS After the
Election
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Election Judges must return Odd-Year General Election Date election materials to clerk’s office – within 24 hours of the end of the hours for voting. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27 OSS Election Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
162
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: County election offices begin to investigate returned PVCs, to challenge appropriate registration records and to mail notices to those voting in wrong precincts of Odd-Year General Election Date election day registrants. M.S. 201.016, subd. 1a; 201.12, subd. 4; 201.121, subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
201.016, subd. 1a;
201.12, subd. 4; 201.121,
subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
OSS Voter Registration
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: School district is to certify vote totals of "financial-related" ballot questions (identified in M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a) on Odd-Year General Election Date ballot to Commissioner of Education - in a timely manner. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a OSS After the
Election
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Counties post voter history from Odd-Year General Election Date elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171
201.171 OSS Voter Registration
November 06, 2019 Wednesday
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Counties enter Odd-Year General Election Date EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)
201.121, subd. 1(a) OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
163
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 07, 2019 Thursday
November 07, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Last day to return Odd-Year General Election Date election polling place rosters & completed voter registration cards to county auditor. A county auditor MUST receive these materials. If not delivered by deadline, county is responsible to coordinate arrangements to gather materials as soon as possible – within 48 hours after voting ends. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27 OSS After the Election
November 08, 2019 Friday
November 15, 2019 Friday
OSS: Time period for municipal or school district Odd-Year General Election Date general or special election items canvass board to meet and certify results. Municipality or school district certifies official results to county - between 3rd & 10th day after election. M.S. 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.185, subd. 3
205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3
OSS After the Election
November 11, 2019 Monday
November 11, 2019 Monday
Veterans Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
November 12, 2019 Tuesday
November 12, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for all Odd-Year General Election Date candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1 OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
164
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3 & 205A.11, subd. 3 are still current & active statutes. Even though counties (unorganized territory), cities, towns & school districts have a deadline of December 31st each year to designate poll places for the next calendar year's elections, if an election is being held on the 2020 February Uniform Election Date, this might be the last date to change a poll place for that election. Please consult with the jurisdiction's legal advisor for a decision - a new poll place shall not become effective less than 90 days prior to the election. M.S. 204B.16, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.11, subds. 2(b) & 3
204B.16, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.11, subds. 2(b) &
3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Polling Place
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify OSS of a municipal use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the February Uniform Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
165
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipality to authorize mail balloting for local elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) before February Uniform Election Date special elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
November 13, 2019 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdiction to call for a mail election for a February Uniform Election Date "question-only" special election. Mail election expires at end of election - 90 days prior to mail election. M.S. 204B.46; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.46; 8210.3000,
subp. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
November 15, 2019 Friday
November 15, 2019 Friday
OSS: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of Odd-Year General Election Date election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700
201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700
OSS Voter Registration
November 21, 2019 Thursday
November 21, 2019 Thursday
OSS: If a city is primary possible & if the city has even-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to odd-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1
205.07, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
166
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
November 28, 2019 Thursday
November 28, 2019 Thursday
Thanksgiving Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
November 29, 2019 Friday
November 29, 2019 Friday
Day After Thanksgiving Holiday: Political subdivisions have the option of determining whether Friday after Thanksgiving day shall be a holiday. Where it is determined that day after Thanksgiving is not a holiday, public business may be conducted. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
November 29, 2019 Friday
November 29, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to provide written notice of February Uniform Election Date special and/or mail elections to auditor (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of special and/or mail elections by scheduling the election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 204B.46; 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
204B.46; 205.10, subd.
6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5;
205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
November 29, 2019 Friday
November 29, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at February Uniform Election Date - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
167
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 02, 2019 Monday
December 02, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for cities, towns or counties (unorganized territories) to adopt a change of an election precinct boundary - no later than December 1 (Sunday in 2019) in the year prior to the year of the state general election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4
204B.14, subd. 4 OSS Boundaries
December 03, 2019 Tuesday
December 03, 2019 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for February Uniform Election Date special elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
December 03, 2019 Tuesday
December 03, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to designate location for March Town elections Absentee Ballot voting. Towns required to have assist voting device at the election day poll location must also have an assist voting device available during their Absentee Ballot voting period at the Absentee Ballot voting location - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
168
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 04, 2019 Wednesday
December 04, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3 & 205A.11, subd. 3 are still current & active statutes. Even though counties (unorganized territory), cities, towns & school districts have a deadline of December 31st each year to designate poll places for the next calendar year's elections, if an election is being held on the 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary elections, this might be the last date to change a poll place for that election. Please consult with the jurisdiction's legal advisor for a decision - a new poll place shall not become effective less than 90 days prior to the election. M.S. 204B.16, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.11, subds. 2(b) & 3
204B.16, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.11, subds. 2(b) &
3
OSS Polling Place
December 04, 2019 Wednesday
December 04, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for municipal governing body or county board to authorize mail balloting for Presidential Nomination Primary elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
OSS Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
169
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 05, 2019 Thursday
December 05, 2019 Thursday
OSS: Campaign Finance Report due - 30 days after the Odd-Year General Election Date (not for special primary) (IF initial report filed & final report not filed). If a required subsequent report is not filed by its due date, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate/committee of the failure to file. If report is not filed within 10 days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint with OAH as per M.S. 211B.32. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32
OSS Filing
December 11, 2019 Wednesday
December 11, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3 & 205A.11, subd. 3 are still current & active statutes. Even though counties (unorganized territory), cities, towns & school districts have a deadline of December 31st each year to designate poll places for the next calendar year's elections, if an election is being held on the 2020 March Town elections, this might be the last date to change a poll place for that election. Please consult with the jurisdiction's legal advisor for a decision - a new poll place shall not become effective less than 90 days prior to the election. M.S. 204B.16, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.11, subds. 2(b) & 3
204B.16, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.11, subds. 2(b) &
3
OSS Polling Place
December 11, 2019 Wednesday
December 11, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day to notify OSS of a town use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the March Town election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a) OSS Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
170
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 11, 2019 Wednesday
December 11, 2019 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for Town with March Elections to authorize mail balloting by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) for March Town elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
OSS Mail Ballot
December 13, 2019 Friday
December 13, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the February Uniform Election Date election. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
December 13, 2019 Friday
December 13, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send a February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
171
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 13, 2019 Friday
December 13, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdictions with February Uniform Election Date elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
December 16, 2019 Monday
December 23, 2019 Monday
OSS: Last day for winning school district candidates (November 2019 elections) to file an acceptance and oath of office with the clerk (Canvass is completed 3-10 days after election [if no recount]. Certificate is issued after contest period of within 7 days of canvass date) - within 30 days of issuance of certificate of election. M.S. 205A.10, subd. 3
205A.10, subd. 3 OSS After the
Election
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish notice of town offices to be elected at March Town election. Notice to include first and last dates to file for town office, and the closing time for filing (municipal clerk's office must be open for filing from1-5 p.m. on the last day of the filing period) – at least 2 weeks before the first day to file an Affidavit of Candidacy. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2
205.13, subds. 1a & 2 OSS Filing
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for County Auditor to meet or otherwise communicate with March township officials to review election procedures for 2020 March Township Elections - at least 12 weeks before the March town general election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 1
204B.28, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
172
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for counties to enter Odd-Year General Election Date roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171
201.121, subd. 1(a);
201.171 OSS Voter
Registration
December 17, 2019 Tuesday
January 14, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Time period to send notice of Absentee Ballot rejection if the voter did not otherwise vote in the Odd-Year General Election Date elections - 6-10 weeks after election. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(d)
203B.121, subd. 2(d) OSS Absentee
Ballot
December 20, 2019 Friday
December 20, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for town clerk to post notice of filing period for March Election – including the closing time of 5:00 p.m. The muni clerk's office must be open for filing from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing (subd. 1a) - at least 10 days before first day to file affidavits. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2
205.13, subds. 1a & 2 OSS Filing
December 20, 2019 Friday
December 20, 2019 Friday
Town with March Elections: Last day for town clerk to post notice of filing period for March Election – including the closing time of 5:00 p.m. The muni clerk's office must be open for filing from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing (subd. 1a) - at least 10 days before first day to file affidavits. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2
205.13, subds. 1a & 2 OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
173
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 24, 2019 Tuesday
December 24, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for OSS to provide Presidential Nomination Primary example ballots to counties - no later than 70 days before the presidential nomination primary. M.S. 207A.14, subd. 2
207A.14, subd. 2 OSS Ballots
December 25, 2019 Wednesday
December 25, 2019 Wednesday
Christmas Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
December 26, 2019 Thursday
December 26, 2019 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Must appoint February Uniform Election Date absentee, mail & UOCAVA (county auditor appoints UOCAVA board) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected" - before voted absentee, mail & UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
December 27, 2019 Friday
December 27, 2019 Friday
OSS: Last day for township to provide written notice of March Town general and/or special elections to county (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subd. 4
205.10, subd. 6; 205.16,
subd. 4 OSS Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
174
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 27, 2019 Friday
December 27, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: The county auditor is to transmit February Uniform Election Date UOCAVA ballots for jurisdiction residents with UOCAVA applications on file for that calendar year. Jurisdiction clerk to provide ballots to auditor's office for transmission - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
December 27, 2019 Friday
December 27, 2019 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties make master lists available for February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Suggestion: Even if SVRS is being used for Absentee Ballot voting, make sure to still have a paper copy of master list available in the event that internet access or power is not available. Absentee Ballot voting continues regardless of access to the SVRS database - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
December 27, 2019 Friday
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Period of time for February Uniform Election Date mail election (no candidates) ballots (question-only special elections) to be mailed to registered voters - not more than 46 nor later than 14 days prior to the special election. M.S. 204B.46
204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
175
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 27, 2019 Friday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for Absentee Voting for February Uniform Election Date. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
December 27, 2019 Friday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. February Uniform Election Date election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
December 27, 2019 Friday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: All February Uniform Election Date election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (if SVRS being used, mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
176
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 27, 2019 Friday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot and Mail Election ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Absentee Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Absentee Ballot and Mail Election voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.46
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c);
204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
December 28, 2019 Saturday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to February Uniform Election Date elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: If a town has chosen mail balloting for their March Town elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
OSS Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
177
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for OSS to provide, by electronic means, the formats of absentee ballot application forms - by January 1 of each even-numbered year. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 1
203B.04, subd. 1 OSS Absentee
Ballot
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Counties need jurisdiction voter registration numbers for decision if city or town has fewer than 400 registered voters for exemption of webpage display of candidate M.S. 211A.02 required financial statements - As of January 1 of the year in which the election is to be held. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 6(c)
211A.02, subd. 6(c) OSS Voter
Registration
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for cities/towns & counties (unorganized territory) to designate by ordinance or resolution a poll place for each election precinct for the following calendar year. Suggestion: To include designated mail ballot precincts' election day poll place - by December 31 of each year. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1
204B.16, subd. 1 OSS Polling Place
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for school districts to designate, by resolution, combined poll places for standalone elections being held the following calendar year. Poll place must be designated for use as a poll place by a county (unorganized territory) or city/town. Warning: If school district combined poll places are not declared by this date, every poll place within the district's jurisdiction must be used for any election held in the next calendar year - by December 31 of each year. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1; 205A.11, subd. 2
204B.16, subd. 1; 205A.11, subd. 2
OSS Polling Place
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
178
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for Major Political Parties to submit to OSS the names of their candidates to appear on their Presidential Nomination Primary ballot. Also last day for Major Political Parties to submit a request to have "uncommitted" and/or "write-in" items on their ballot - no later than 63 days before the presidential nomination primary. M.S. 207A.13, subd. 1(c) & 2(a)
207A.13, subd. 1(c) &
2(a) OSS Ballots
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
January 14, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Time period for Town March Elections candidate filings. Filing offices must be open for filing from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing. Filing offices will be closed on New Year's Day Holiday - 70-56 days before the election. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a OSS Filing
December 31, 2019 Tuesday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Jurisdictions provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (February Uniform Election Date). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
January 01, 2020 Wednesday
January 01, 2020 Wednesday
New Year's Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
179
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 01, 2020 Wednesday
December 31, 2020 Thursday
OSS: Candidate or committee Initial Campaign Financial Report due with 14 days of raising or spending more than $750 for a new candidate or ballot question campaign anytime within the calendar year. M.S. 211A.02 identified financial reports are required to be submitted until the Final Report is filed for that candidate or ballot question campaign. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1(a)
211A.02, subd. 1(a) OSS Filing
January 01, 2020 Wednesday
December 31, 2020 Thursday
OSS: Filing officers who receive financial reports as per M.S. 211A.02 must post them on their public websites (if one is maintained) within 30 days of receipt of report. Officer must provide link to that webpage to CFPDB. Does not apply to cities or towns with fewer than 400 registered voters as of January 1 of the year of the election. Reports are kept on website for 4 years. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 6
211A.02, subd. 6 OSS Filing
January 03, 2020 Friday
January 03, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day to send a Presidential Nomination Primary Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
January 03, 2020 Friday
March 02, 2020 Monday
OSS: Time period for election judges serving in the Presidential Nomination Primary elections to successfully complete a one-hour training course that includes content on the presidential nomination primary - within 60 days of the presidential nomination primary. M.R. 8215.0600, subp. 1
8215.0600, subp. 1 OSS Election
Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
180
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 03, 2020 Friday
March 02, 2020 Monday
City without a Primary: Time period for election judges serving in the Presidential Nomination Primary elections to successfully complete a one-hour training course that includes content on the presidential nomination primary - within 60 days of the presidential nomination primary. M.R. 8215.0600, subp. 1
8215.0600, subp. 1 OSS Election
Judges
January 06, 2020 Monday
January 06, 2020 Monday
OSS: Terms begin for officers elected at the November 2019 general elections - first Monday in January of the year following the election. MN Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7; M.S. 103C.315, subd. 2; 123B.09, subd. 1; 204D.02, subd. 2; 205.07, subd. 1a; 205A.046; 367.03, subd. 4; 412.02, subd. 2; 447.32, subd. 1
MN Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7; M.S. 103C.315, subd.
2; 123B.09, subd. 1;
204D.02, subd. 2; 205.07, subd. 1a; 205A.046;
367.03, subd. 4; 412.02, subd. 2; 447.32, subd. 1
OSS After the Election
January 06, 2020 Monday
January 06, 2020 Monday
OSS: Newly elected or appointed municipal & school district election clerks must successfully complete an initial election administration training course & must remain certified to administer any municipal or school district election. Certification of local election clerks is managed by & documented with the county auditor. M.S. 204B.25, subd. 4; 204B.27, subd. 10; M.R. 8240.0200, subps. 2 & 3; 8240.2700, subp. 1; 8240.2800, subp. 1
204B.25, subd. 4; 204B.27, subd. 10;
8240.0200, subps. 2 & 3; 8240.2700,
subp. 1; 8240.2800,
subp. 1
OSS Administrative
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
181
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 06, 2020 Monday
March 06, 2020 Friday
OSS: Local Officials (holds elective office in cities of 50,000+ in metro area) and Public Officials (all county commissioners--not elected in odd-years) as per 10A.01, subds. 22 & 35(27) elected at November 2019 general elections file statement of economic interest with CF&PD Board - within 60 days of taking office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27); 10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27);
10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS After the Election
January 06, 2020 Monday
January 31, 2020 Friday
OSS: County shall notify postsecondary educational institutions in their county of requirements & deadlines regarding student residential housing lists as per M.S. 135A.17, 201.061, 3(a)(3)(i) & M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3 for elections being held this calendar year & February of the following calendar year. M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
8200.5100, subp. 3 OSS Voter
Registration
January 07, 2020 Tuesday
January 07, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to designate location for April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
182
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 08, 2020 Wednesday
January 08, 2020 Wednesday
OSS: Tentative: Annual List Maintenance (ALM). After the close of the calendar year, the OSS shall determine if any registrants have not voted during the preceding four years. Those records will be changed to the status of "inactive." The OSS prepares a report to the county auditor containing the names of all registrants whose status was changed to "inactive." M.S. 201.171
201.171 OSS Voter Registration
January 09, 2020 Thursday
January 09, 2020 Thursday
OSS: Because of the Annual List Maintenance (ALM), if a town has sent any Absentee Ballots for the March Town elections to registered voters before this date, they should contact the county elections office and verify that those names are not on the "inactivation" list. If so, the county will need to re-activate the voter's record because they have applied for an Absentee Ballot (completed an election activity that includes signing a certification statement) before the ALM process and, therefore, their record should remain active. M.S. 201.171
201.171 OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
183
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 09, 2020 Thursday
January 09, 2020 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Because of the Annual List Maintenance (ALM), if a jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Date elections has sent any Absentee Ballot ballots for the March Town elections to registered voters before this date, they should contact the county elections office and verify that those names are not on the "inactivation" list. If so, the county will need to re-activate the voter's record because they have applied for an Absentee Ballot ballot (completed an election activity that includes signing a certification statement) before the ALM process and, therefore, their record should remain active. M.S. 201.171
201.171
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Administrative
January 10, 2020 Friday
January 10, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the March Town elections. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
OSS Voter Registration
January 10, 2020 Friday
January 10, 2020 Friday
OSS: OSS must send Example Ballots to township clerks in towns with March Town elections (usually sent in December) - 30 days before Absentee Ballot ballots must be made available. M.S. 205.17, subd. 7
205.17, subd. 7 OSS Ballots
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
184
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 10, 2020 Friday
January 10, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day for town with March Town elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
January 10, 2020 Friday
January 10, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day to send a March Town Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
January 10, 2020 Friday
January 10, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at February Uniform Election Date election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
January 12, 2020 Sunday
January 27, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for school districts to send M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notices of February Uniform Election Date elections referendum vote. Mailed to "taxpayers" (list is often obtained through county GIS or tax office) - at least 15 days but no more than 30 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b)
126C.17, subd. 9(b)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
185
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 12, 2020 Sunday
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to send February Uniform Election Date mail ballots to registered voters in mail ballot precincts by nonforwardable mail. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - not more than 30 days (not regularly scheduled election) nor later than 14 days. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
January 12, 2020 Sunday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: February Uniform Election Date Mail Ballot ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Mail Ballot voting period (at least 30 days before "not regularly scheduled" election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2; 203B.121, subd. 5(c)
203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2;
203B.121, subd. 5(c)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
January 14, 2020 Tuesday
January 14, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Town March Elections candidates filing period closes. Clerk's office must be open until 5:00 p.m. - 56 days before election. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a
205.13, subd. 1a OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
186
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 15, 2020 Wednesday
January 15, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify OSS of a county, municipality or school district use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the April Uniform Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
January 15, 2020 Wednesday
January 15, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipality to authorize mail balloting for local elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) before April Uniform Election Date special elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
January 15, 2020 Wednesday
January 15, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdiction to call for a mail election for a April Uniform Election Date "question-only" special election. Mail election expires at end of election - 90 days prior to mail election. M.S. 204B.46; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.46; 8210.3000,
subp. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
January 16, 2020 Thursday
January 16, 2020 Thursday
OSS: Candidates for March Town elections may withdraw until 5:00 p.m. - 2 days after filing period closes. M.S. 205.13, subd. 6
205.13, subd. 6 OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
187
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 17, 2020 Friday
January 17, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to appoint election judges for February Uniform Election Date elections – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
January 17, 2020 Friday
January 17, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify affected voters of a February Uniform Election Date election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Polling Place
January 17, 2020 Friday
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Presidential Nomination Primary mail ballots shall be mailed by nonforwardable mail to all registered voters in mail ballot precincts identified for a city's odd-year primary elections. If a mail ballot envelope is rejected at least 5 days before the election, the ballot in the envelope must be considered spoiled and the auditor or clerk shall provide the voter with a replacement ballot. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - Not more than 46 days nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
188
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 17, 2020 Friday
March 02, 2020 Monday
OSS: Period of time for Absentee Voting for Presidential Nomination Primary elections. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
OSS Absentee Ballot
January 20, 2020 Monday
January 20, 2020 Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
January 21, 2020 Tuesday
January 21, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day to pre-register for February Uniform Election Date elections. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
January 22, 2020 Wednesday
January 22, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the February Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
189
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 22, 2020 Wednesday
January 22, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before February Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
January 22, 2020 Wednesday
February 07, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Counties produce polling place rosters for February Uniform Election Date elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
190
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 22, 2020 Wednesday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver February Uniform Election Date absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
January 22, 2020 Wednesday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Auditor mails late registration letters to those w/February Uniform Election Date elections who did not meet the pre-reg. deadline. Some types of returned "mail ballots" have late reg. notice requirements too - begins 20 days before election. M.R. 8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C; 8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
8200.3110; 8200.5100, subp. 1C;
8210.3000; subps. 7 & 7a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
January 23, 2020 Thursday
January 23, 2020 Thursday
OSS: Must appoint March Town election mail and UOCAVA (county appoints) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected." - before voted mail and UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.23, subd 1; 204B.45,
subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
191
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 24, 2020 Friday
January 24, 2020 Friday
OSS: Master list of registered voters available to Absentee Ballot administrators for March Town election Absentee Ballot voting. Absentee Ballot voting begins 30 days before March Town election, but, master list is due at 46 days - 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
201.091, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
OSS Voter Registration
January 24, 2020 Friday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: March Town mail ballot shall be mailed by nonforwardable mail to all registered voters in mail ballot precincts identified for local elections. If a mail ballot envelope is rejected at least 5 days before the election, the ballot in the envelope must be considered spoiled and the auditor or clerk shall provide the voter with a replacement ballot. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - Not more than 46 days nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election [March Town elections' absentee ballots might not be available until 30 days before]. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
January 24, 2020 Friday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Counties transmit March Town UOCAVA ballots for town residents with UOCAVA applications on file for that calendar year. Town clerk to provide ballots to auditor's office for transmission - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22 OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
192
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 24, 2020 Friday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. March Town election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
January 24, 2020 Friday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: All March Town election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (if SVRS being used, mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
January 24, 2020 Friday
March 11, 2020 Wednesday
OSS: March Town Mail Ballot ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Mail Ballot voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.45, subd. 2
OSS Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
193
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 25, 2020 Saturday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to March Town elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
January 27, 2020 Monday
January 27, 2020 Monday
OSS: Local Officials (holds elective office in cities of 50,000+ in metro area) and Public Officials (all county commissioners) as per 10A.01, subds. 22 & 35(27) file an annual statement of economic interest with CF&PDB - by the last Monday in January of each year that the individual remains in office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27); 10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121, subd. 2
10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27);
10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121,
subd. 2
OSS After the Election
January 27, 2020 Monday
January 27, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: School district with referendum votes on February Uniform Election Date ballots submit a copy of the M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notice to Commissioner of Education & counties that fall within school district's boundaries. [School district required to notify Commissioner of Education of results within 15 days after certification of results (canvass board)] - at least 15 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(e)
126C.17, subd. 9(e)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipalities & school districts to publish 1st of 2 notices of special elections being held on the February Uniform Election Date. Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns – 2 weeks' published notice. M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
194
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to publish municipal February Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) – at least 2 weeks before election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of Mail Ballot or Mail Election ballots to those voters in a February Uniform Election Date mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: A municipal February Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to do public accuracy test of February Uniform Election Date voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
195
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
January 28, 2020 Tuesday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (March Town). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1 OSS Equipment
January 31, 2020 Friday
January 31, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to provide written notice of April Uniform Election Date special and/or mail elections to auditor (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of special and/or mail elections by scheduling the election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 204B.46; 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
204B.46; 205.10, subd.
6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5;
205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 31, 2020 Friday
January 31, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at April Uniform Election Date - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
January 31, 2020 Friday
January 31, 2020 Friday
OSS: Annual Campaign Finance Reports due if a final report has not been submitted - by January 31 of each year. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1 OSS Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
196
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 01, 2020 Saturday
February 01, 2020 Saturday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day to post notice of February Uniform Election Date municipal & school district special elections – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
February 01, 2020 Saturday
February 01, 2020 Saturday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Last day for a February Uniform Election Date election judge to submit written notice to clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
February 01, 2020 Saturday
February 01, 2020 Saturday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the February Uniform Election Date special election or special primary. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
197
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for April Uniform Election Date special elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to designate location for May Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2
203B.081, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Final corrected master list available for February Uniform Election Date elections - 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
198
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class city , *metro-town & school district clerk to publish 2nd of 2 February Uniform Election Date elections Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1; 205A.07,
subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: After the close of business on the 7th day before the February Uniform Election Date elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
199
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of February Uniform Election Date elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. If SVRS being used, the "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 04, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for agent delivery of February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
200
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 05, 2020 Wednesday
February 05, 2020 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for party county or legislative district chair to issue call for the precinct caucus and deliver same information to the municipal clerk and county auditor - at least 20 days before the precinct caucus meetings. M.S. 202A.14, subds. 2 & 3
202A.14, subds. 2 & 3 OSS
Precinct Caucus
Meetings
February 06, 2020 Thursday
February 06, 2020 Thursday
OSS: Must appoint March Town elections absentee ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballots return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected." - before voted absentee (30 days for March Town election) ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1
203B.121, subd. 1 OSS Absentee
Ballot
February 06, 2020 Thursday
February 06, 2020 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Elections: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the February Uniform Election Date elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
February 07, 2020 Friday
February 07, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day for OSS to prepare & furnish to each county, 2 for each precinct, instruction posters printed in large type upon cards or heavy paper for the Presidential Nomination Primary. Special language related to the Presidential Nomination Primary is required--see M.S. 207A.12(b) for details - at least 25 days before every state primary election. M.S. 204B.27, subd. 3; 207A.12(b)
204B.27, subd. 3;
207A.12(b) OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
201
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 07, 2020 Friday
February 07, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at March Town election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b) OSS Equipment
February 07, 2020 Friday
February 07, 2020 Friday
OSS: Absentee Ballots ready for March Town elections - at least 30 days before March Town elections. M.S. 204B.35, subd. 4
204B.35, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
February 07, 2020 Friday
February 07, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to post February Uniform Election Date special election sample ballot in administrative offices. Post in each polling place on election day too - at least 4 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 2
205A.07, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
February 07, 2020 Friday
February 07, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for clerk to secure February Uniform Election Date election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 07, 2020 Friday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Period of time for Absentee Voting for March Town elections. Towns required to have assistive voting device at the election day poll location must also have an assist voting device available during their Absentee Ballot voting period at the Absentee Ballot voting location - at least 30 days before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
202
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 07, 2020 Friday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Recording process for March Town elections Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot received by hand delivery by an agent that includes the agent's name and address, the name and address of the absent voter whose ballot the agent is delivering, and agent's signature. Agent shall show ID which contains the agent's name and signature. M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
8210.2200, subp. 3 OSS
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
February 08, 2020 Saturday
February 08, 2020 Saturday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School districts holding standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - Saturday before February Uniform Election Date elections. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 10, 2020 Monday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to apply for February Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
203
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 10, 2020 Monday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: February Uniform Election Date county & municipal Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots. School districts conducting a standalone election & administering their own Absentee Ballot voting, need not comply - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 10, 2020 Monday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to do public accuracy test of February Uniform Election Date voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
February 10, 2020 Monday
February 10, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for election judges to secure February Uniform Election Date election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to pre-register for Presidential Nomination Primary election. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
204
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in February. A county, municipal or school district question and/or county commissioner, municipal office or school board vacancy special election may be held this date. M.S. 123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2); 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd. 2
123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2);
205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.05,
subd. 1a; 375.101, subd.
1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd.
2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in February. No special taxing district (M.S. 275.066), school board, county board, city council or town board shall conduct a meeting between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within its boundaries. No MN state college or university events can be scheduled between 6-8 p.m. on day of an election held within political subdivision of its location. M.S. 204C.03; subds. 1, 2 & 4
204C.03; subds. 1, 2 &
4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: 2nd Tuesday in February. Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro Area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175; subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175;
subd. 2; 205A.09, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
205
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Non-Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). Longer hours can be approved by resolution or petition of voters. See M.S. 205.175, subd. 3 for details. M.S. 200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3; 205A.09, subd. 2
200.02, subd. 24; 205.175, subds. 1 & 3;
205A.09, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
206
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election. Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
FEBRUARY UNIFORM ELECTION DAY: Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election. Special Note for Towns: Other jurisdictions may also hold special elections on this date. If the town is not holding a standalone election: 1) Assistive voting devices are required and 2) Inclement weather postponement is decided by the jurisdiction with the larger geographic area. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1; 205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05, subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57, subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd. 6; 373.50, subd. 2
204B.16, subd. 1;
205.10, subds. 1, 3a & 4; 205.105, subd. 2; 205A.05,
subds. 1, 1a & 2; 206.57,
subd. 5a(a); 206.90, subd.
6; 373.50, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Recommended: Jurisdiction faxes or e-mails unofficial February Uniform Election Date election results to auditor.
Administrative
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
207
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: After polls close on February Uniform Election Date ballot boards must "count" (may "run" tapes/reports) the Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots providing for vote totals for each candidate & question for each precinct. The Absentee Ballot count for a precinct must be recorded on its own summary statement. May have up to 24 hours to complete Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot processing & counting tasks as per M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5(c). In state elections, Absentee Ballot & poll place totals for each precinct shall be combined before reported. In other elections, choice to report together or separately is available. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 5
203B.121, subd. 5
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 11, 2020 Tuesday
February 14, 2020 Friday
OSS: 2020 MACO Annual Conference - Bloomington, DoubleTree OSS
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Election Judges must return February Uniform Election Date election materials to clerk’s office – within 24 hours of the end of the hours for voting. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Judges
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: County election offices begin to investigate returned PVCs, to challenge appropriate registration records and to mail notices to those voting in wrong precincts of February Uniform Election Date election day registrants. M.S. 201.016, subd. 1a; 201.12, subd. 4; 201.121, subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
201.016, subd. 1a;
201.12, subd. 4; 201.121,
subds. 2 & 3; 201.275
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
208
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to notify OSS of a county, municipal or school district use of electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) for the first time in the May Uniform Election Date election. Precincts are to be identified. Valid for those precincts for subsequent elections until revoked. If precincts are added later, a new notification is required - at least 90 days before the first election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(a)
201.225, subd. 6(a)
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for municipality to authorize mail balloting for local elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) before May Uniform Election Date special elections - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.45, subd. 1;
8210.3000, subp. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdiction to call for a mail election for a May Uniform Election Date "question-only" special election. Mail election expires at end of election - 90 days prior to mail election. M.S. 204B.46; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2
204B.46; 8210.3000,
subp. 2
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
209
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: School district is to certify vote totals of "financial-related" ballot questions (identified in M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a) on February Uniform Election Date special election ballot to Commissioner of Education - in a timely manner. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
March 24, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties post voter history from February Uniform Election Date elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171
201.171
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 12, 2020 Wednesday
March 24, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties enter February Uniform Election Date EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)
201.121, subd. 1(a)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 13, 2020 Thursday
February 13, 2020 Thursday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to return February Uniform Election Date election polling place rosters & completed voter registration cards to county auditor. A county auditor MUST receive these materials. If not delivered by deadline, county is responsible to coordinate arrangements to gather materials as soon as possible – within 48 hours after voting ends. M.S. 204C.27
204C.27
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
210
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 13, 2020 Thursday
February 14, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district February Uniform Election Date special primary (not special election) canvass board to meet and certify results - between 2nd & 3rd day after special primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03, subd. 4(a)(1)
204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03,
subd. 4(a)(1)
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
OSS: County election offices make political party precinct caucus meetings information available. This is done with a precinct caucus finder found on the OSS website. Suggested that a county office keep "back up" copies (paper, electronic) of their county's information in the event of internet access problems, etc. - at least 10 days before precinct caucus meetings. M.S. 202A.14, subd. 3
202A.14, subd. 3 OSS
Precinct Caucus
Meetings
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Date Special Election: Last day to send a April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4
203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;
8210.0200, subp. 4
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Date elections to disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system – at least 60 days prior to the election. M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
211
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for postsecondary institutions to submit to county a written agreement that they will certify for use accurate updated residential housing lists under M.S. 135A.17. Agreement is effective for all subsequent elections held in that calendar year - no later than 60 days prior to the April Uniform Election Date election. M.S. 135A.17; 201.061, subd. 3(a)(3)(i); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 3
135A.17; 201.061,
subd. 3(a)(3)(i);
8200.5100, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day to appoint election judges for March Town elections - at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2
204B.21, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day to notify affected voters of a poll place change for March Town elections - at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a
204B.16, subd. 1a OSS Polling Place
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
OSS: OSS shall prepare the master list for each county auditor. Available in SVRS saved reports - by February 15 of each year. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
OSS: A change in the boundary of an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a municipal boundary adjustment made under M.S. Chapter 414 that is effective more than 21 days before the 2020 March Town (regularly scheduled) election takes effect at that election - more than 21 days before the election (2/17/2020 is a holiday). M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4a
204B.14, subd. 4a OSS Boundaries
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
212
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 21, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for county, municipal or school district February Uniform Election Date special election (not special primary) canvass board to meet and certify results. Municipality or school district certifies official results to county - between 3rd & 10th day after special election. M.S. 204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.185, subd. 3
204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
After the Election
February 15, 2020 Saturday
February 15, 2020 Saturday
OSS: Last day for employee who is entitled to attend a major political party precinct caucus to provide written notice to employer to be absent from work for the purpose of attending the caucus during the time for which the caucus is scheduled without penalty or deduction from salary or wages on account of the absence other than a deduction in salary for the time of absence from employment - at least 10 days' written notice. M.S. 202A.19, subd. 2
202A.19, subd. 2 OSS
Precinct Caucus
Meetings
February 14, 2020 Friday
February 14, 2020 Friday
OSS: Municipal clerks & counties (unorganized territory) post a public notice stating the date of the Presidential Nomination Primary. Notice includes the location of each poll place, voting hours & info specific to the presidential nomination primary as outlined in M.S. 207A.12(b). Notice may be published in addition to posting - at least 15 days before the date of the presidential nomination primary. M.S. 207A.14, subd. 3
207A.14, subd. 3 OSS Notice
February 17, 2020 Monday
February 17, 2020 Monday
Presidents' Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5
645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
213
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for OSS to transmit to each county auditor examples of any blank forms to be used for the Presidential Nomination Primary - at least 14 days before every state election. M.S. 204B.27, subd. 1
204B.27, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for all February Uniform Election Date candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Election Day
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for all February Uniform Election Date candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1
211A.05, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Filing
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
February 18, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to pre-register for March Town election. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1
201.061, subd. 1 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
214
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for party county or legislative district chair to give published notice of the holding of precinct caucus meetings. To include place, date, and time - at least 6 days' published notice. M.S. 202A.14, subd. 3
202A.14, subd. 3 OSS
Precinct Caucus
Meetings
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for the operator of a residential facility to provide a certified list of employees eligible to vouch for residents of the facility to county auditor – no less than 20 days before the 2020 March Town elections. M.S. 201.061, subd. 3(b); M.R. 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
201.061, subd. 3(b); 8200.5100, subp. 1E(1)
OSS Voter Registration
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
OSS: Last day for appointed election judges to provide written notice to employers w/certification (appt., hourly wage, hours of work) to be absent from work for serving on election day – at least 20 days before March Town elections. M.S. 204B.195
204B.195 OSS Election Judges
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
March 06, 2020 Friday
OSS: Counties produce polling place rosters for March Town elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115
204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;
8200.9115
OSS Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
215
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 19, 2020 Wednesday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Period of time during which Election Judges shall deliver March Town absentee ballots only to an eligible voter who is a temporary or permanent resident in a health care facility or hospital located in the municipality in which the voter maintains residence who has applied for Absentee Ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk – 20 days preceding an election (Health Care Facility Outreach). M.S. 203B.11, subd. 2
203B.11, subd. 2 OSS Absentee
Ballot
February 21, 2020 Friday
February 21, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with February Uniform Election Day Special Election: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of February Uniform Election Date election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700
201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700
Jurisdiction with
February Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: The chair of each Major Political Party must submit to the OSS the names of any write-in candidates, if any, to be counted for that party on their Presidential Nomination Primary. The party must have requested that there be a "write-in" item on their ballot at least 63 days before the election - no later than 7 days before the presidential nomination primary. M.S. 207A.13, subd. 2(b)
207A.13, subd. 2(b) OSS Ballots
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for abstract forms for Presidential Nomination Primary to be provided by OSS electronically via ERS - must be available at least one week prior to the [state] election. M.S. 204B.27, subd. 1
204B.27, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
216
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
PRECINCT CAUCUS MEETINGS: OSS: First Tuesday in February UNLESS PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY YEAR - Then 1 week before Presidential Nomination Primary Election Date. In every state general election year, beginning at 7 p.m., there shall be held for every election precinct a party caucus. If the chairs of 2 largest major political parties do not jointly submit another date, they are held the first Tuesday in February in a year when no presidential nomination primary is required. Preference ballot for Office of Governor is distributed and results are reported to OSS. OSS promptly reports results (website). M.S. 202A.14, subd. 1; 202A.18, subd. 2a; 202A.20, subd. 2
202A.14, subd. 1; 202A.18, subd. 2a; 202A.20, subd. 2
OSS Precinct Caucus
Meetings
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
217
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
PRECINCT CAUCUS MEETINGS: OSS: First Tuesday in February UNLESS PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY YEAR - Then 1 week before Presidential Nomination Primary Election Date. No special taxing district (M.S. 275.066) governing body, school board, county board of commissioners, township board or city council meetings after 6 p.m. on the day of a major political party precinct caucus. No U of M events after 6 p.m. unless Regents provide permission. No MN state college or university events after 6 p.m. unless Trustees provide permission. No public elementary or secondary school sponsored event after 6 p.m. No state agency, board, commission, department or committee meetings after 6 p.m. M.S. 202A.19, subds. 1, 3, 5 & 6
202A.19, subds. 1, 3, 5
& 6 OSS
Precinct Caucus
Meetings
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
PRECINCT CAUCUS MEETINGS: OSS: First Tuesday in February UNLESS PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY YEAR - Then 1 week before Presidential Nomination Primary Election Date. Every employee who is entitled to attend a major political party precinct caucus is entitled, after giving the employer at least 10 days' written notice, to be absent from work for the purpose of attending during the time the caucus is scheduled without penalty or deduction from salary or wages, other than a deduction in salary for the time of absence from employment. M.S. 202A.19, subd. 2
202A.19, subd. 2 OSS
Precinct Caucus
Meetings
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
218
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish 1st of 2 notices of March Town election – 2 weeks' published notice. (Optional for *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1 OSS Notice
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to publish sample ballot for March Town election – 2 weeks before election. (Optional for *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 2
205.16, subd. 2 OSS Notice
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: A municipal March Town sample ballot shall be posted and made available for public inspection in the clerk's office (and posted in each polling place on election day) - at least 2 weeks before the election. M.S. 205.16, subd. 3
205.16, subd. 3 OSS Notice
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters in a March Town Election mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2 OSS Mail Ballot
February 25, 2020 Tuesday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Period of time to do public accuracy test of March Town voting equipment including assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
219
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 27, 2020 Thursday
February 27, 2020 Thursday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Must appoint April Uniform Election Date absentee, mail & UOCAVA (county auditor appoints UOCAVA board) ballot board members by the time they are to examine the voted ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected" - before voted absentee, mail & UOCAVA ballots are returned. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 1; 203B.23, subd. 1; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
February 28, 2020 Friday
February 28, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: The county auditor is to transmit April Uniform Election Date UOCAVA ballots for jurisdiction residents with UOCAVA applications on file for that calendar year. Jurisdiction clerk to provide ballots to auditor's office for transmission - at least 46 days before the election. M.S. 203B.22
203B.22
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 28, 2020 Friday
February 28, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Counties make master lists available for April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot voting. Suggestion: Even if SVRS is being used for Absentee Ballot voting, make sure to still have a paper copy of master list available in the event that internet access or power is not available. Absentee Ballot voting continues regardless of access to the SVRS database - at least 46 days before each election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
220
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 28, 2020 Friday
March 31, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Elections: Period of time for April Uniform Election Date mail election (no candidates) ballots (question-only special elections) to be mailed to registered voters - not more than 46 nor later than 14 days prior to the special election. M.S. 204B.46
204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Election
February 28, 2020 Friday
April 13, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time for Absentee Voting for April Uniform Election Date. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations, except towns having a standalone special election that are not required to have an assistive voting device at the election day poll location - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1
203B.04, subds. 1 &
2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;
8250.0200; 8250.1810,
subp. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
February 28, 2020 Friday
April 14, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: An agent returning another's Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot must show ID with name & signature. April Uniform Election Date election administrators record agent's name/address, voter's name/address & has agent sign the log. An agent may deliver no more than three other voters' ballots in any election. Ballot packets returned by agents are to be reviewed for tampering. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.2200, subp. 3
203B.08, subd. 1;
8210.2200, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
221
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 28, 2020 Friday
April 14, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: All April Uniform Election Date election administrators date, stamp or initial & record returned voted ballot envelopes (if SVRS being used, mark as received in SVRS) & place in secure location for ballot board review. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; M.R. 8210.2300; 8210.2400
203B.08, subd. 3;
8210.2300; 8210.2400
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot & Mail
Ballot
February 28, 2020 Friday
April 15, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: April Uniform Election Date Absentee Ballot and Mail Election ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Absentee Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Absentee Ballot and Mail Election voting period (at least 46 days before election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 203B.121, subd. 5(c); 204B.46
203B.08, subd. 3;
203B.121, subd. 5(c);
204B.46
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
222
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 28, 2020 Friday
February 28, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to provide written notice of May Uniform Election Date special and/or mail elections to auditor (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of special and/or mail elections by scheduling the election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 204B.46; 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3
204B.46; 205.10, subd.
6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5;
205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,
subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.
3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
February 28, 2020 Friday
February 28, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day for school district to provide written notice to Commissioner of Education of certain types of financial-related ballot questions to be voted on at May Uniform Election Date - at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205A.07, subd. 3a
205A.07, subd. 3a
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
February 29, 2020 Saturday
February 29, 2020 Saturday
OSS: Last day to post notice of March Town municipal election & annual meeting, including bad weather alternate date – at least 10 days before election. (Optional for 1st, 2nd & 3rd class cities & *metro towns; mandatory for 4th class cities & *non-metro towns that dispensed with published notices) M.S. 205.105; 205.16, subd. 1; 365.41, subd. 2; 373.50
205.105; 205.16, subd.
1; 365.51, subd. 2; 373.50
OSS Notice
February 29, 2020 Saturday
February 29, 2020 Saturday
OSS: Last day for a March Town election judge to submit written notice to town clerk of serving voluntarily without pay – no later than 10 days before the election. M.S. 204B.31, subd. 2
204B.31, subd. 2 OSS Election
Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
223
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
February 29, 2020 Saturday
February 29, 2020 Saturday
OSS: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the March Town election. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1
211A.02, subd. 1 OSS Filing
February 29, 2020 Saturday
April 14, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to April Uniform Election Date elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2
201.11, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Voter Registration
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY DAY: OSS: A Presidential Nomination Primary must be held each year in which a president and vice president of the US are to be nominated and elected. If the major parties do not jointly submit a different date by March 1 in a year prior to a presidential election year, the presidential nomination primary must be held on the first Tuesday in March in the year of the presidential election. M.S. 207A.11
207A.11 OSS Presidential Nomination
Primary
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for metro-town clerk to publish 2nd of 2 notices of March Town election - 1 week before election (Optional for non-metro towns). M.S. 205.16, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1 OSS Notice
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Final corrected master list available for March Town elections – 7 days before election. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2
201.091, subd. 2 OSS Voter
Registration
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
224
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Last day for *metro-town clerk to publish 2nd of 2 March Town elections Notice of Election - 1 week before election. (Optional for *non-metro towns) M.S. 205.16, subd. 1
205.16, subd. 1 OSS Notice
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election Day Special Election: If a municipality or county (unorganized territories) has chosen mail balloting for their elections, last day to provide notice (post) of mail balloting and the special mail procedure for May Uniform Election Date special elections. If 1st mail ballot election, an additional notice must be given by a different method - at least 10 weeks prior to the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 3
204B.45, subd. 2;
8210.3000, subp. 3
Jurisdiction with May Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: After the close of business on the 7th day before the March Town elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6
203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),
3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;
8210.2450, subp. 6
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
225
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of March Town elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. If SVRS being used, the "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3
203B.081, subd. 3 OSS Absentee
Ballot
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Period of time for agent delivery of March Town Absentee Ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because: 1) of incapacitating health reasons, 2) of disability, 3) is a patient of a health care facility, 4) is a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, 5) is a participant in a residential program for adults or, 6) is a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - during the 7 days preceding an election & until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
226
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 03, 2020 Tuesday
April 13, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Jurisdictions provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the 6 weeks immediately prior to the 1st election at which the new voting system will be used (April Uniform Election Date). M.S. 206.58, subd. 1
206.58, subd. 1
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
March 05, 2020 Thursday
March 05, 2020 Thursday
OSS: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the March Town elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee
Ballot & Mail Ballot
March 06, 2020 Friday
March 06, 2020 Friday
OSS: Last day for clerk to secure March Town election materials from auditor – 4 days before election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2
204B.28, subd. 2 OSS Election Day
March 07, 2020 Saturday
March 07, 2020 Saturday
OSS: Town clerk’s office open at least 10:00 a.m. to Noon for March Town Absentee Ballot voting. If county administers Absentee Ballot voting, the county office must remain open at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots – Saturday before election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
227
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 09, 2020 Monday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Last day to apply for March Town Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;
203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;
204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46
OSS Absentee Ballot
March 09, 2020 Monday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: March Town elections Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085
203B.085 OSS Absentee Ballot
March 09, 2020 Monday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Last day to do public accuracy test of March Town voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83
206.83 OSS Equipment
March 09, 2020 Monday
March 09, 2020 Monday
OSS: Last day for election judges to secure March Town election supplies from clerk – no later than 9:00 p.m. the day before the election. M.S. 204B.29, subd. 1
204B.29, subd. 1 OSS Election
Judges
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
228
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
OSS: Presidential Nomination Primary State Board Canvass Board meets in a public space in the Capitol complex to canvass & certify copies of the county canvassing board reports. Immediately after meeting the OSS notifies the chair of each major party of the results - 7 days after the state primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 2; 207A.12(c) & (d)
204C.32, subd. 2;
207A.12(c) & (d)
OSS After the Election
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: 2nd Tuesday in March. M.S. 205.075, subd. 1.
205.075, subd. 1 OSS Election Day
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: School Districts cannot hold any special election on the date of the March town elections (it is not one of the new uniform election dates). M.S. 205A.05, subd. 1a
205A.05, subd. 1a OSS Special
Elections
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Between 6:00-8:00 pm: No special taxing district, school board, county board, or town board meeting (an election); no state college & university events (an election); no public school sponsored events (regular election) IF located within the boundaries of any town having election on this date. M.S. 204C.03
204C.03 OSS Election Day
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro Area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). M.S. 205.175; subd. 2
205.175; subd. 2 OSS Election Day
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
229
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Non-Metro Area: Minimum voting hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Metro area includes the following Counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington & Wright). Longer hours can be approved by resolution or petition of voters. See M.S. 205.175, subd. 3 for details. M.S. 205.175; 1 & 3
205.175, subd. 1 & 3 OSS Election Day
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Agent delivery of absentee ballots to a voter who would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient of a health care facility, a resident of a facility providing assisted living services, a participant in a residential program for adults or a resident of a shelter for battered women. The agent must have a preexisting relationship with the voter - During the 7 days preceding an election and until 2:00 p.m. on Election Day. M.S. 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.11, subd. 4 OSS Absentee
Ballot
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
March 10, 2020 Tuesday
TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY: OSS: Returned Absentee Ballots can be returned by the voter or agent, in person, until 3:00 p.m. If delivered by mail or a package delivery service, ballot must arrive by 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots must be returned to county or local clerk's office listed in the return address of the Absentee Ballot return envelope. Absentee Ballots are NOT to be returned to the poll place. M.S. 203B.08, subds. 1 & 3; 203B.11, subd. 4
203B.08, subds. 1 & 3;
203B.11, subd. 4
OSS Absentee Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
230
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 13, 2020 Friday
March 13, 2020 Friday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Last day to certify to OSS that the electronic rosters (e-pollbooks) being used at April Uniform Election Date election meet all of the requirements of M.S. 201.225 - at least 30 days before each election. M.S. 201.225, subd. 6(b)
201.225, subd. 6(b)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Equipment
March 15, 2020 Sunday
March 30, 2020 Monday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Time period for school districts to send M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b) required taxpayer notices of April Uniform Election Date elections referendum vote. Mailed to "taxpayers" (list is often obtained through county GIS or tax office) - at least 15 days but no more than 30 days before the day of the referendum election. M.S. 126C.17, subd. 9(b)
126C.17, subd. 9(b)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Notice
March 15, 2020 Sunday
March 31, 2020 Tuesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: Period of time to send April Uniform Election Date mail ballots to registered voters in mail ballot precincts or mail elections by nonforwardable mail - not more than 30 days (not regularly scheduled election) nor later than 14 days. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2
204B.45, subd. 2
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
231
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
March 15, 2020 Sunday
April 15, 2020 Wednesday
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election Day Special Election: April Uniform Election Date Mail Ballot ballot boards review voted returned ballot envelopes for "acceptance" or "rejection." Within 5 days after receipt for voted ballots returned from beginning of Mail Ballot voting period through the 15th day before the election. Beginning the 14th day before the election, voted ballots must be reviewed within 3 days - beginning of Mail Ballot voting period (at least 30 days before "not regularly scheduled" election) until no later than 24 hours after the end of voting. M.S. 203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2; 203B.121, subd. 5(c)
203B.08, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 2;
203B.121, subd. 5(c)
Jurisdiction with April Uniform Election
Day Special Election
Mail Ballot
April 22, 2020 Wednesday
April 24, 2020 Friday
OSS: 2nd Choice of Dates - Tentative Dates for 2020 County Auditor Election Training Conference. Location to be determined. M.R. 8240.2900
8240.2900 OSS Administrative
April 29, 2020 Wednesday
May 01, 2020 Friday
OSS: 1st Choice of Dates - Tentative Dates for 2020 County Auditor Election Training Conference. Location to be determined. M.R. 8240.2900
8240.2900 OSS Administrative
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
232
Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule
Affected Group
Activity Type
May 09, 2020 Saturday
May 09, 2020 Saturday
OSS: Counties & municipalities must submit a request for payment of Presidential Nomination Primary expenses to the OSS. Must include an itemized description of actual costs & copies of invoices & must be certified. The OSS shall provide each county & muni with the appropriate forms for requesting payment & certifying expenses for the Presidential Nomination Primary - within 60 days after the presidential nomination primary state canvass board meeting. M.S. 207A.15, subd. 2(b)
207A.15, subd. 2(b) OSS Administrative
June 08, 2020 Monday
June 08, 2020 Monday
OSS: The OSS must reimburse counties & municipalities their certified Presidential Nomination Primary expenses - no later than 90 days after the presidential nomination primary state canvass board meeting. M.S. 207A.15, subd. 2(b)
207A.15, subd. 2(b) OSS Administrative
July 08, 2020 Wednesday
July 08, 2020 Wednesday
OSS: The OMB must transfer back to the general fund any funds remaining from the Presidential Nomination Primary elections account - 120 days after the Presidential Nomination Primary state canvass board certifies results. M.S. 207A.15, subd. 1(c)
207A.15, subd. 1(c) OSS Administrative