Minnesota HF1872 modifies requirements for identifying and verifying a candidate's residence on an affidavit of candidacy and provides a criminal.

Minnesota HF1872 amends the requirements for candidates to identify and verify their residence on an affidavit of candidacy. Candidates must provide a telephone number, an electronic mail address, or an attestation that they do not have one. The candidate's current address of residence must be stated, and if requested, the address can be classified as private data. The filing officer must determine if the address is within the area represented by the office the candidate is seeking. If not, the candidate's name must be removed from the ballot.

Minnesota HF1872 modifies requirements for identifying and verifying a candidate's residence on an affidavit of candidacy and provides a criminal.

Minnesota HF1872 amends the requirements for candidates to identify and verify their residence on an affidavit of candidacy. Candidates must provide a telephone number, an electronic mail address, or an attestation that they do not have one. The candidate's current address of residence must be stated, and if requested, the address can be classified as private data. The filing officer must determine if the address is within the area represented by the office the candidate is seeking. If not, the candidate's name must be removed from the ballot.