This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.014, subdivision 1, to allow individuals under the age of 18 to vote in primary elections under specific conditions. The existing eligibility requirements for voting include being 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days prior to the election. The new provision states that individuals who have not yet turned 18 but meet all other eligibility criteria may cast a ballot in primary elections or presidential nomination primaries, provided they will be 18 by the time of the general election.

The bill specifies that the ballots for these younger voters will be designed to allow them to vote only for candidates seeking nomination for office, excluding any questions or propositions. This change aims to engage younger individuals in the electoral process and encourage their participation in democracy, while still maintaining the age requirement for voting in general elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 201.014