Requirement that the term incumbent be printed next to the judicial incumbent candidate's name on the ballot repeal
This bill repeals a requirement that the word "incumbent" be printed next to judicial candidates' names on Minnesota ballots. It specifically removes Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.36, subdivision 5, which currently mandates this designation for judges running for re-election. The change would affect all judicial candidates in Minnesota elections who are currently serving in their positions. The bill does not alter voting procedures or eligibility - it only modifies how candidates are listed on ballots.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Elections
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Lucero
RRepublican
Co
Gene Dornink
RRepublican
Co
Julia Coleman
RRepublican
Co
Paul Utke
RRepublican
Co
Steve Drazkowski
RRepublican
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