Minnesota HF2870 modifies election administration, absentee voting, and clarifies terminology.

Minnesota HF2870 amends election laws by modifying absentee voting provisions, clarifying terminology, and making various changes to election administration. It allows candidates absent from the state to submit affidavits by facsimile or with sureties. It mandates that candidates provide their contact information and residency details in their affidavits. The bill also allows candidates to classify their address as private data under certain conditions. Additionally, it repeals the inspection of ballots provision.

Minnesota HF2870 modifies election administration, absentee voting, and clarifies terminology.

Minnesota HF2870 amends election laws by modifying absentee voting provisions, clarifying terminology, and making various changes to election administration. It allows candidates absent from the state to submit affidavits by facsimile or with sureties. It mandates that candidates provide their contact information and residency details in their affidavits. The bill also allows candidates to classify their address as private data under certain conditions. Additionally, it repeals the inspection of ballots provision.