Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 204B.38 (2026)
Names On Ballots; Identical Descriptive Words
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When the similarity of both the first and last names of two or more candidates for the same office at the same election may cause confusion to voters, up to three additional words may be printed on the ballot after each surname to indicate the candidate's occupation, office, residence or any combination of them if the candidate furnishes the identifying words to the filing officer by the last day for withdrawal of candidacy.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1984–2010 · leading case: Weiler v. Ritchie, 788 N.W.2d 879 (Minn. 2010).
Weiler v. Ritchie, 788 N.W.2d 879 (Minn. 2010). “Minn.Stat. § 204B.38 (2008). Third, the name of a candidate for partisan office not seeking the nomination of a major party could be followed on the ballot by a statement of her political party or political principle.”
Clifford v. Hoppe, 357 N.W.2d 98 (Minn. 1984). “Minn.Stat. § 204B.38 (Supp.1983). Finally, the name of a candidate for any partisan office who does not seek the nomination of a major political party may be followed by designation of a political party or political principle in three words or less.”
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