List of Minnesota local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in Minnesota.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. In Minnesota, this includes Minneapolis and St. Paul. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in Minnesota.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
Select a year below to view a list of local ballot measures in Minnesota that were covered by Ballotpedia that year.
By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in Minnesota
- Charter cities in Minnesota have a mandated initiative process for citizens to petition for and vote on charter amendments. Charter cities also have the authority to allow initiative for ordinances. Some have granted this power to citizens, others have not.
- Citizens in general law cities do not have broad initiative power to propose ordinances, but there are specific state statutes that grant a petition process for limited subject matter.[1]
- Ramsey County, as the only charter county, permits initiative for charter amendments and county measures.
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