Minnesota HF1177 proposes to allow state legislators to be elected without political party designation.

Minnesota HF1177 amends the state's election laws to provide for the election of state legislators without political party designation. The bill modifies the Minnesota Statutes to allow candidates for state senator and state representative positions to run without aligning with any political party. This change would take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to elections held after that date. The bill also updates the format of the state partisan primary ballot to include a column for candidates running without party affiliation.

Minnesota HF1177 proposes to allow state legislators to be elected without political party designation.

Minnesota HF1177 amends the state's election laws to provide for the election of state legislators without political party designation. The bill modifies the Minnesota Statutes to allow candidates for state senator and state representative positions to run without aligning with any political party. This change would take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to elections held after that date. The bill also updates the format of the state partisan primary ballot to include a column for candidates running without party affiliation.