Chapter 205 — Statutes Applicable

205.01 Definitions Defines key terms for this chapter, including that a municipal election is any election where local voters choose … 205.02 Statutes Applicable The Minnesota Election Law generally applies to municipal elections. Home rule charter cities may follow their own … 205.021 This section has been repealed. 205.03 This section has been repealed. 205.04 This section has been repealed. 205.041 This section has been repealed. 205.05 This section has been repealed. 205.06 This section has been repealed. 205.065 Primaries Cities may hold a primary on the second Tuesday in August to narrow candidates. If two or fewer candidates file for an … 205.07 City General Election City general elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Cities may choose even-year or … 205.075 Town General Election Town general elections are held the second Tuesday in March, but towns may switch to November of even or odd years by … 205.08 This section has been repealed. 205.09 This section has been repealed. 205.091 This section has been repealed. 205.10 Municipal Special Elections Cities and towns may hold special elections on ballot questions or to fill vacancies. Special elections must generally … 205.105 Postponement of Election; Inclement Weather Municipal clerks may postpone elections due to severe weather when storm warnings or travel advisories are issued. The … 205.11 This section has been repealed. 205.12 This section has been repealed. 205.121 Nominating Petitions; Cities of First Class; Signatures Candidates for municipal office in first-class cities need nominating petitions signed by at least 500 voters or 2% of … 205.13 Candidates, Filing Sets rules for filing as a candidate in municipal elections, including filing periods, fees, notice requirements, and … 205.14 This section has been repealed. 205.15 This section has been repealed. 205.16 Notice Municipal clerks must publish election notices at least two weeks before the election, including polling places, … 205.17 Ballots Sets rules for municipal election ballots, including format, candidate name order, and special rules for filling … 205.175 Voting Hours Municipal polling places must be open at least from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Metro area cities may set earlier opening times … 205.18 This section has been repealed. 205.185 Procedure Municipal elections are by secret ballot following state general election procedures. 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