Constitutional amendment providing for free, fair, and equal elections

SF 529 proposes adding a new constitutional section to Minnesota's state constitution that states: "Elections shall be free, fair, and equal. No civil or military power shall, at any time, interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote." If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting all Minnesotans participating in state elections. The bill requires voters to approve the amendment with a "Yes" or "No" vote on the question: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide for free, fair, and equal elections and prohibit civil and military powers from interfering with the right to vote?"