Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this legislative bill is to expand voting rights in Minnesota by allowing individuals who are under the age of 18 to participate in primary elections under specific conditions.

Main Provisions

• Eligibility for Primary Election Voting:
  • Individuals who are under 18 but meet other voting eligibility criteria are allowed to vote in primary elections or presidential nomination primaries. This is applicable if they will turn 18 by the time of the subsequent general election.
  • These young voters will only vote to nominate candidates for office, not on any other questions or propositions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The current law requires voters to be at least 18 years of age on election day. This bill introduces an exception, allowing those who will turn 18 by the general election date to participate in earlier primary elections if they are otherwise eligible.

Relevant Terms

• Primary election
• Voting age
• Election eligibility
• General election
• Presidential nomination primary