State primary date changed to the same date as the presidential primary nomination, and presidential nomination primary requirements amended.

HF 594 changes Minnesota's state primary election date to align with the presidential primary nomination date. This affects all Minnesota voters participating in primary elections and election officials managing polling locations. The bill amends specific election statutes to update the timing requirements for state primaries and adjusts procedures for presidential nomination primaries. Key provisions include modifying deadlines for establishing combined polling places and updating reporting requirements to reflect the new primary schedule. The change ensures state primaries occur on the same day as presidential nomination primaries, streamlining election administration.