Chapter 208 — Election of Presidential Electors and Alternates

208.01 Definitions The terms used in this chapter about presidential electors have the same meanings as defined in chapter 200, which … 208.02 Election of Presidential Electors and Alternates Presidential electors and their alternates are chosen during the state general election in the year before the current … 208.03 Nomination of Presidential Electors and Alternates Major political parties nominate presidential electors and alternates through their delegate conventions. The party … 208.04 Preparation of Ballots When voters cast a ballot for president and vice president, that vote counts as a vote for the winning party's slate of … 208.05 State Canvassing Board The State Canvassing Board counts the votes for presidential electors and declares the winners. The candidates with the … 208.051 Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote Minnesota has joined the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. Under this … 208.052 Conflict of Laws When the National Popular Vote agreement is in effect, its provisions override any conflicting Minnesota election law … 208.06 Electors and Alternates to Meet at State Capitol Presidential electors and alternates must arrive at the State Capitol before noon on the day before they vote and notify … 208.07 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.08 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.09 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.10 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.11 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.21 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.22 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.23 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.24 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.25 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.26 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.27 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.28 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.29 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.30 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.31 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.32 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.33 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.34 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.35 This section has been repealed. It is no longer in effect and has no current legal force. 208.40 Short Title Sections 208.40 through 208.48 are called the 'Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act.' This law ensures that … 208.41 Definitions This section defines terms used in the Faithful Presidential Electors Act. 'Cast' means a ballot accepted by the … 208.42 Designation of State's Electors Each political party or unaffiliated presidential candidate must submit two names for each elector position to the … 208.43 Pledge Every elector nominee and alternate must sign a pledge promising to vote for the presidential and vice presidential … 208.44 Certification of Electors The governor certifies the state's electors in the certificate of ascertainment sent to Congress. The certificate must … 208.45 Presiding Officer; Elector Vacancy The secretary of state runs the meeting where electors vote. If an elector is not present, their position is vacant. The … 208.46 Elector Voting Each elector receives separate ballots for president and vice president and must mark both consistently with their … 208.47 Elector Replacement; Associated Certificates If any electors were replaced during the voting process, the secretary of state prepares an amended certificate of … 208.48 Uniformity of Application and Construction Courts should interpret the Faithful Presidential Electors Act in a way that promotes consistency with other states that …