Chapter 205A — Election Law Applicable on MinnesotaLawyer.comhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/Recent content in Chapter 205A — Election Law Applicable on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-us§ 205A.01 — Definitionshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.01/This section defines terms used in the school district election laws, including ‘school district,’ ‘school board,’ and other election-related terms.§ 205A.02 — Election Law Applicablehttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.02/This section states that the general election laws of Minnesota apply to school district elections unless specifically overridden by the school election chapter.§ 205A.03 — Primarieshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.03/This section addresses primary elections for school district races. It explains when primaries are required and how they are conducted.§ 205A.04 — General Electionhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.04/This section establishes when general elections for school board members are held. School board elections typically take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.§ 205A.046 — School Board Member Term Expirationhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.046/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.046/This section sets the date when school board members’ terms expire and new terms begin.§ 205A.05 — Special Electionshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.05/This section governs special elections in school districts, which can be called for bond issues, levy increases, or other matters that require voter approval.§ 205A.055 — Postponement of Election; Inclement Weatherhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.055/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.055/This section allows school district elections to be postponed due to severe weather or other emergencies that would prevent safe voting.§ 205A.06 — Candidates, Filinghttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.06/This section covers how candidates file to run for school board positions, including filing deadlines, fees, and required paperwork.§ 205A.07 — Noticehttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.07/This section requires school districts to provide public notice of upcoming elections, including information about the offices on the ballot and where to vote.§ 205A.08 — Ballotshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.08/This section sets the rules for school district election ballots, including format, content, and how candidates’ names appear on the ballot.§ 205A.09 — Voting Hourshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.09/This section sets the hours when polls are open for school district elections. Polling places must be open for a minimum number of hours.§ 205A.10 — Procedurehttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.10/This section describes the voting procedures for school district elections, including how ballots are cast and counted.§ 205A.11 — Precincts; Polling Placeshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.11/This section governs election precincts and polling places for school district elections, including how they are established and where voters go to cast their ballots.§ 205A.12 — School Board Election Districtshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.12/This section allows school districts to create election districts so that different areas of the district elect their own school board representatives.§ 205A.13 — Requirements for Petitionshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-205a/205a.13/This section sets the requirements for petitions used in school district elections, including the number of signatures needed and filing procedures.