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MN Stat § 205A.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 205A — School District Elections|Section 205A.04 — General Election.

205A.04 GENERAL ELECTION. Subdivision 1. School district general election. The general election in each school district must be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of either the odd-numbered or the even-numbered year. A general election held in an odd-numbered year may be postponed for inclement weather as provided in section 205A.055. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1994 c 646 s 28] Subd. 3. Change in year of general election. The school board may, by resolution, change the year in which the school district general election will be held. The resolution must be approved no later than four weeks before the first day to file affidavits of candidacy for the general election. A plan for the orderly transition to the new election year must be included in the resolution. The terms of school board members may be lengthened or shortened by one year as a part of the transition process. History:  1987 c 266 art 1 s 51; 1991 c 227 s 22; 1994 c 646 s 18; 2010 c 201 s 68; 2013 c 131 art 2 s 60
MN Stat § 205A.046 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 205A — School District Elections|Section 205A.046 — School Board Member Term Expiration.

205A.046 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TERM EXPIRATION. The terms of all school board members expire on the first Monday in January of the year in which they expire. History:   2010 c 201 s 69
MN Stat § 205A.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 205A — School District Elections|Section 205A.05 — Special Elections.

205A.05 SPECIAL ELECTIONS. Subdivision 1. Questions. Special elections must be held for a school district on a question on which the voters are authorized by law to pass judgment. The school board may on its own motion call a special election to vote on any matter requiring approval of the voters of a district. Upon petition filed with the school board of 50 or more voters of the school district or five percent of the number of voters voting at the preceding school district general election, whichever is greater, the school board shall by resolution call a special election to vote on any matter requiring approval of the voters of a district. A question is carried only with the majority in its favor required by law. The election officials for a special election are the same as for the most recent school district general election unless changed according to law. Otherwise, special elections must be conducted and the returns made in the manner provided for the school district general election. Subd. 1a. Uniform election dates. (a) Except as allowed in paragraph (b), a special election held in a school district must be held on one of the following dates: the second Tuesday in February, the second Tuesday in April, the second Tuesday in May, the second Tuesday in August, or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. (b) A special election may be held on a date other than those designated in paragraph (a) if the special election is held in response to an emergency or disaster. "Emergency" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action to prevent a disaster from developing or occurring. "Disaster" means a situation that creates an actual or imminent serious threat to the health and safety of persons or a situation that has resulted or is likely to result in catastrophic loss to property or the environment. Subd. 2. Vacancies in school district offices. Special elections to fill vacancies in elective school district offices shall be held in school districts pursuant to section 123B.09, subdivision 5b. When more than one vacancy exists in an office elected at-large, voters must be instructed to vote for up to the number of vacancies to be filled. Subd. 3. Cancellation. A special election ordered by the school board on its own motion under subdivision 1 may be canceled by motion of the school board, but not less than 74 days before an election held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled election for federal, state, county, city, or school board office or a special election for federal office, or 46 days before any other election. History:  1987 c 266 art 1 s 52; 1990 c 453 s 12; 1993 c 375 art 7 s 8; 1997 c 147 s 45; 1999 c 132 s 35; 2007 c 146 art 1 s 19; 2008 c 244 art 1 s 17; 2010 c 184 s 33; 2010 c 201 s 70; 2013 c 131 art 2 s 61,62; 2014 c 264 s 24; 2015 c 70 art 1 s 50; 2016 c 161 art 1 s 16; 2017 c 92 art 1 s 24; art 2 s 12,13
MN Stat § 205A.055 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 205A — School District Elections|Section 205A.055 — Postponement Of Election; Inclement Weather.

205A.055 POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION; INCLEMENT WEATHER. Subdivision 1. Applicability. This section applies to a primary, special, or general election held in a school district that is not held in conjunction with a state or federal election. Subd. 2. Postponement of election. (a) In the event of severe or inclement weather, the school district clerk may postpone an election when the National Weather Service or a law enforcement agency has issued storm warnings or travel advisories indicating that the weather conditions would make travel to a polling place difficult or hazardous for voters and election judges. When one or more jurisdictions are holding elections in conjunction with one another, the jurisdiction that covers the largest geographic area has the authority, after consulting with the other auditors and clerks, to make the decision to postpone all of the elections. A decision to postpone an election must apply to every precinct in the jurisdiction. (b) A decision to postpone an election must be made no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day before the election. The clerk must contact the election judges and notify local media outlets of the postponement. The clerk must also post a notice on the jurisdiction's website, if practicable. (c) A postponed election must be rescheduled for the next following Tuesday after the election was originally scheduled. The date on which the postponed election will be held shall be considered the date of the election for purposes of absentee voting under chapter 203B. An election that is postponed due to weather may be postponed again if necessary under this section. History:   2010 c 201 s 71
MN Stat § 205A.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 205A — School District Elections|Section 205A.08 — Ballots.

205A.08 BALLOTS. Subdivision 1. General election ballot. The names of all candidates for offices and all ballot questions to be voted on at a school district general election must be placed on a single ballot. Subd. 2. Primary ballots. The school district primary ballot must conform as far as practicable with the school district general election ballot except that no blank spaces may be provided for writing in the names of candidates. Subd. 3. Vacancies. The names of candidates to fill vacancies at a school district special election held in conjunction with the primary or general election must be placed on the school district primary and general election ballots. The names of candidates to fill a vacancy in the office of school board member in a school district must be listed under the separate heading "Special election for school board member to fill vacancy in term expiring ........," with the date of expiration of the term and any other information necessary to distinguish the office. Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 2013 c 131 art 2 s 85] Subd. 5. Form of ballot. The ballots for school district elections must be prepared by the school district clerk in the manner provided in the rules of the secretary of state. History:  1987 c 266 art 1 s 55; 1997 c 147 s 46; 2013 c 131 art 2 s 66
MN Stat § 205A.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 205A — School District Elections|Section 205A.09 — Voting Hours.

205A.09 VOTING HOURS. Subdivision 1. Metropolitan area school districts. At a school district election in a school district located in whole or in part within a metropolitan county included in the definition of metropolitan area in section 200.02, subdivision 24, the school board, by resolution adopted before giving notice of the election, may designate the time during which the polling places will remain open for voting at the next succeeding and all later school district elections. The polling places must open no later than 10:00 a.m. and close no earlier than 8:00 p.m. The resolution shall remain in force until it is revoked by the school board. Subd. 2. Other school districts. At a school district election in a school district other than one described in subdivision 1, the school board, by resolution adopted before giving notice of the election, may designate the time during which the polling places will remain open for voting at the next succeeding and all later school district elections. All polling places must be open between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The resolution must remain in force until it is revoked by the school board or changed because of request by voters as provided in this subdivision. If a petition requesting longer voting hours, signed by a number of voters equal to 20 percent of the votes cast at the last school district election, is presented to the school district clerk no later than 30 days before a school district election, then the polling places for that election must open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. The school district clerk must give ten days' published notice and posted notice of the changed voting hours and notify appropriate county auditors of the change. History:  1987 c 266 art 1 s 56; 1990 c 453 s 14; 1994 c 646 s 21; 2005 c 156 art 6 s 55
MN Stat § 205A.13 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 205A — School District Elections|Section 205A.13 — Requirements For Petitions.

205A.13 REQUIREMENTS FOR PETITIONS. Any petition to a school board authorized in this chapter or sections 126C.17, 126C.40, 126C.41 to 126C.48, and 124D.22, or any other law which requires the board to submit an issue to referendum or election, shall meet the requirements provided in section 204B.071. History:  1987 c 266 art 1 s 60; 1991 c 130 s 37; 1992 c 499 art 12 s 29; 1996 c 305 art 1 s 55; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3; 1999 c 132 s 37
MN Stat § 206.55 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.55 — Minnesota Election Law Applies.

206.55 MINNESOTA ELECTION LAW APPLIES. The use of electronic voting systems is governed by sections 206.55 to 206.90 and by all other provisions of the Minnesota Election Law which are not inconsistent with sections 206.55 to 206.90. History:  1984 c 447 s 1; 1997 c 147 s 47
MN Stat § 206.58 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.58 — Authorization For Use.

206.58 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE. Subdivision 1. Municipalities. The governing body of a municipality, at a regular meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, may provide for the use of an electronic voting system in one or more precincts and at all elections in the precincts, subject to approval by the county auditor. The governing body shall disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system at least 60 days prior to the election and shall provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration voting system in a public place for the six weeks immediately prior to the first election at which the new voting system will be used. No system may be adopted or used unless it has been approved by the secretary of state pursuant to section 206.57. Subd. 2. May use experimental systems. The governing body of a municipality may provide for the experimental use of an electronic voting system in one or more precincts without formal adoption of the system. Use of the system at an election is as valid for all purposes as if the system had been permanently adopted. If the governing body of a municipality decides to use an electronic voting system, it shall, at a regular or special meeting held not less than 30 days before the election, prescribe suitable rules and instructions consistent with sections 206.55 to 206.90 for using the system and shall submit the rules and instructions to the secretary of state for approval. When approved, a printed copy of the rules and instructions must be posted prominently in the polling place and must remain open to inspection by the voters throughout election day. Subd. 3. Counties. The governing body of a county may provide for the use of an electronic voting system in one or more precincts of the county at all elections. The governing body of the municipality shall give approval before an electronic voting system may be adopted or used in the municipality under the authority of this section. No system may be adopted or used unless it has been approved by the secretary of state pursuant to section 206.57. Subd. 4. Certification of use of voting systems. If a municipality adopts the use of an electronic voting system, the municipal clerk shall certify to the secretary of state within 30 days from the date of adoption that an electronic voting system will be used in the municipality and the date when use will commence. History:  1984 c 447 s 4; 1986 c 362 s 8; 1987 c 266 art 1 s 62; 1997 c 147 s 54
MN Stat § 206.59 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.59 — Payment For Voting Systems.

206.59 PAYMENT FOR VOTING SYSTEMS. Payment for an electronic voting system may be provided for in the manner deemed in the best interests of the political division adopting and purchasing it. A municipality or county may make payment by appropriating money from the general fund, by levying a tax in the same manner as other taxes are levied, or by issuing and selling bonds or other certificates of indebtedness, which must be a charge upon the municipality or county adopting and purchasing the electronic voting system. Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness may be issued by a majority vote of the governing body of the municipality or county adopting and purchasing an electronic voting system, notwithstanding any contrary provision contained in any home rule charter or law of this state. The bonds or certificates of indebtedness issued may bear interest at a rate not exceeding the rate provided in section 475.55 and may be made payable at a time not exceeding 20 years from the date of issue, as determined by the resolution or ordinance authorizing the issue. The bonds or certificates of indebtedness may be issued exclusive of and in addition to any limit of indebtedness fixed by the charter of a municipality, or by laws governing a municipality or county, but the bonds or certificates of indebtedness may not be issued or sold at less than par and accrued interest on them. History:  1984 c 447 s 5; 1997 c 147 s 55
MN Stat § 206.62 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.62 — Sample Ballots.

206.62 SAMPLE BALLOTS. The officials who prepare ballot cards shall provide each polling place with at least two sample ballots which are facsimiles of the card to be voted on in that precinct. The sample ballots may be either in full or reduced size. The sample ballots must be posted prominently in the polling place and must remain open to inspection by the voters throughout election day. History:  1984 c 447 s 8; 1997 c 147 s 59
MN Stat § 206.64 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.64 — Accessibility; Instructions; Assistance To Voters.

206.64 ACCESSIBILITY; INSTRUCTIONS; ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS. Subdivision 1. General provisions for electronic system voting. Each electronic voting system booth must be placed and protected so that it is accessible to only one voter at a time and is in full view of all the election judges and challengers at the polling place. The election judges shall admit one individual at a time to each booth after determining that the individual is eligible to vote. Voting by electronic voting system must be secret, except for voters who request assistance. A voter may remain inside the voting booth for the time reasonably required for the voter to complete the ballot. A voter who refuses to leave the voting booth after a reasonable amount of time, but not less than three minutes, must be removed by the election judges. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1997 c 147 s 79] History:  1984 c 447 s 10; 1997 c 147 s 60; 2005 c 162 s 17
MN Stat § 206.66 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.66 — Violations; Penalties.

206.66 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Injuring voting machines. An individual who intentionally injures or attempts to injure or render ineffectual any component of an electronic voting system, or who violates any of the provisions of sections 206.55 to 206.90, is guilty of a felony. Subd. 2. Violation of law, rules. An individual who violates any rules adopted by the secretary of state or by the governing body of a municipality where an electronic voting system is used, or who violates any of the provisions of sections 206.55 to 206.90, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Subd. 3. Performance bond. A vendor of electronic voting systems or related election services shall furnish the secretary of state with a sufficient bond conditioned on the performance of those machines, systems, or services in accordance with the Minnesota Election Law and any contract or agreement made with an election jurisdiction in Minnesota. The vendor bond required under section 206.57, subdivision 4, may serve as the performance bond required under this subdivision. The secretary of state shall send notice of the receipt or forfeiture of a bond under this subdivision to each official on the user list. History:  1984 c 447 s 11; 1989 c 291 art 1 s 26; 1997 c 147 s 61
MN Stat § 206.80 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.80 — Electronic Voting Systems.

206.80 ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS. (a) An electronic voting system may not be employed unless it: (1) permits every voter to vote in secret; (2) permits every voter to vote for all candidates and questions for whom or upon which the voter is legally entitled to vote; (3) provides for write-in voting when authorized; (4) automatically rejects, except as provided in section 206.84 with respect to write-in votes, all votes for an office or question when the number of votes cast on it exceeds the number which the voter is entitled to cast; (5) permits a voter at a primary election to select secretly the party for which the voter wishes to vote; (6) automatically rejects all votes cast in a primary election by a voter when the voter votes for candidates of more than one party; and (7) provides every voter an opportunity to verify votes recorded on the permanent paper ballot, either visually or using assistive voting technology, and to change votes or correct any error before the voter's ballot is cast and counted, produces an individual, discrete, permanent, paper ballot cast by the voter, and preserves the paper ballot as an official record available for use in any recount. (b) An electronic voting system purchased on or after June 4, 2005, may not be employed unless it: (1) accepts and tabulates, in the polling place or at a counting center, a marked optical scan ballot; or (2) creates a marked optical scan ballot that can be tabulated in the polling place or at a counting center by automatic tabulating equipment certified for use in this state. History:  1984 c 447 s 22; 1987 c 222 s 4; 1988 c 646 s 9; 1997 c 147 s 62; 2005 c 162 s 18; 2006 c 242 s 30
MN Stat § 206.805 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.805 — State Voting Systems Contracts.

206.805 STATE VOTING SYSTEMS CONTRACTS. Subdivision 1. Contracts required. (a) The secretary of state, with the assistance of the commissioner of administration, must establish one or more state voting systems contracts. The contracts should, if practical, include provisions for maintenance of the equipment purchased. The voting systems contracts must address precinct-based optical scan voting equipment, assistive voting technology, automatic tabulating equipment, and electronic roster equipment. The contracts must give the state a perpetual license to use and modify the software. The contracts must include provisions to escrow the software source code. Bids for voting systems and related election services must be solicited from each vendor selling or leasing voting systems that have been certified for use by the secretary of state. Bids for electronic roster equipment, software, and related services must be solicited from each vendor selling or leasing electronic roster equipment that meets the requirements of section 201.225, subdivision 2. The contracts must be renewed from time to time. (b) Counties and municipalities may purchase or lease voting systems and obtain related election services from the state contracts. All counties and municipalities are members of the cooperative purchasing venture of the Department of Administration for the purpose of this section. For the purpose of township elections, counties must aggregate orders under contracts negotiated under this section for products and services and may apportion the costs of those products and services proportionally among the townships receiving the products and services. The county is not liable for the timely or accurate delivery of those products or services. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 2010 c 201 s 82] History:  2005 c 162 s 19; 2006 c 242 s 31; 2014 c 286 art 1 s 4; 2017 c 92 art 1 s 25; 2021 c 31 art 3 s 20
MN Stat § 206.81 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections|Chapter 206 — Voting Systems|Section 206.81 — Electronic Voting Systems; Experimental Use.

206.81 ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS; EXPERIMENTAL USE. (a) The secretary of state may certify an electronic voting system for experimental use at an election prior to its approval for general use. (b) Experimental use must be observed by the secretary of state or the secretary's designee and the results observed must be considered at any subsequent proceedings for certification for general use. (c) The secretary of state may adopt rules consistent with sections 206.55 to 206.90 relating to experimental use. The extent of experimental use must be determined by the secretary of state. History:  1984 c 447 s 23; 1986 c 444; 1997 c 147 s 63; 1Sp2001 c 10 art 18 s 38; 2004 c 293 art 1 s 34; 2005 c 162 s 20