Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 204D.06 (2026)

Certification Of Names By Secretary Of State

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At least 42 days before a state primary, the secretary of state shall certify to the county auditors the names of all candidates who have properly filed affidavits of candidacy with the secretary of state and who will be voted for in their respective counties at that primary.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1984–2008 · leading case: Clark v. Pawlenty, 755 N.W.2d 293 (Minn. 2008).
Clark v. Pawlenty, 755 N.W.2d 293 (Minn. 2008). · cites it 2× “33(a) (2006); for certifying to the county auditors the names of the candidates who will be voted for at the primary election, Minn.Stat. § 204D.06 (2006); and for preparation of the example ballot, which includes the incumbent designation, Minn.”
Winters v. Kiffmeyer, 650 N.W.2d 167 (Minn. 2002). · cites it 2× “Minn.Stat. § 204D.06 (2000). In addition, absentee ballots must be available at least 30 days before the September 10 primary election (August 9, 2002, in this case).”
Smith v. Kiffmeyer, 721 N.W.2d 912 (Minn. 2006). · cites it 2× “1 (2004). The secretary of state certifies to the county auditors the names of candidates “who have properly filed affidavits of candidacy with the secretary of state.”
Clifford v. Hoppe, 357 N.W.2d 98 (Minn. 1984). · cites it 2× “Under Minnesota law, the secretary of state is required to certify to the county auditors the names of all candidates properly filed at least 32 days before the state primary election, Minn.Stat. § 204D.06 (1982), and the county auditors are required to prepare sample ballots at…”
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