This bill proposes significant changes to Minnesota's election process, primarily by moving the state primary date from August to March and modifying the presidential nomination primary requirements. It introduces a new procedure for major political parties to nominate candidates for legislative offices through a caucus, rather than applying for a primary ballot position. The bill also establishes new reporting requirements for political committees and candidates, including pre-primary and pre-general election reports, while repealing certain existing statutes related to election procedures. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2028.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes concerning election procedures, focusing on the timing and organization of elections. Key changes include the requirement for county auditors to publish district boundary notices at least 14 days before the candidacy filing period and adjusting deadlines for political parties to submit lists of eligible voters for election judges. The bill also specifies that the presidential nomination primary must coincide with the state primary in presidential election years and mandates that the presidential nomination primary ballot be placed first on the state primary ballot. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline election processes, enhance voter participation, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 10A.20, 204B.03, 204B.09, 204B.14, 204B.21, 204D.03, 204D.05, 204D.08, 204D.09, 204D.10, 204D.12, 204D.17, 204D.20, 204D.22, 204D.23, 204D.24, 204D.25, 204D.27, 204D.28, 204D.29, 205.065, 205.10, 205A.03, 205A.11, 206.61, 206.82, 207A.11, 207A.12, 207A.13