Elections; various changes made related to election administration, absentee voting provisions modified, and terminology clarified.

HF 2870 modifies Minnesota's election administration procedures, primarily affecting election officials and absentee voters. It clarifies how absentee ballot envelopes must be handled after the election (requiring specific counts and segregation by precinct), updates candidate filing requirements for address verification, and removes outdated terminology. Key changes include mandating that ballot board members verify envelope counts before opening, requiring candidate affidavits to match address documentation, and specifying how spoiled ballots must be returned. The bill aims to standardize processes for election workers and ensure accuracy in ballot processing. It does not change voting rights or eligibility but refines operational details for election administration.