SAINT PAUL – Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has issued the following statement in response to misinformation about the deadline for major political parties to submit candidate information for the November 5 General Election Ballot:
“Misinformation has been circulating on social media sites stating that the presidential ballots in Minnesota and several other states have been finalized. This is not accurate.
Minnesota law makes it clear that major political parties have until August 26, 2024 to report the names of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the November 5 General Election. (Sec. 208.03 MN Statutes)
All elections, including presidential elections, are conducted by counties, cities, or townships. Our office will provide the list of major and non-major political party candidates to these local election offices after the August 26 deadline to ensure officials have enough time to prepare, proof, and print ballots. Voting in the November 5 General Election will begin on September 20.
Minnesotans can find accurate, up-to-date election information any time at mnvotes.gov or by contacting their local election office.”
Additional information on the process for becoming a presidential candidate in Minnesota.