Minnesota 2024 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Minnesota on November 5, 2024.

In 2024, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024

November 5

Hennepin County

See also: Hennepin County, Minnesota ballot measures

• Bloomington, Minnesota, Question 1, Repeal of Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported repealing ranked-choice voting for mayoral and city council elections and reinstating the primary election to determine candidates for the general election.

A "no" vote opposed repealing ranked-choice voting for mayoral and city council elections.

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnesota, School District Question, Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for 10 years an annual capital project levy of 4.728% times the net tax capacity of the School District, replacing the existing levy of 2.249% times the net tax capacity of the School District which is set to expire after taxes payable in 2025, thereby generating an estimated $38.1 million per year, with revenue going to technology systems, equipment, infrastructure, and support staffing.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for 10 years an annual capital project levy of 4.728% times the net tax capacity of the School District, with revenue going to technology systems, equipment, infrastructure, and support staffing.

Ramsey County

See also: Ramsey County, Minnesota ballot measures

• St. Paul, Minnesota, Question 1, Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a levy in property taxes of $2,000,000 in the first year, to increase by the same amount each year following for the next nine years until $20,000,000 of property taxes are levied in the tenth year, for the purposes of a dedicated fund for children's early care and education so that early care and education is no cost to low income families and available on a sliding scale to other families, and to support child care.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the levy in property taxes.

• St. Paul, Minnesota, Question 2, Change City Elections to Presidential Election Years Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the elections of city officers to be held in presidential election years, not odd-numbered election years.

A "no" vote opposed changing the elections of city officers to be held in presidential election years, thereby keeping the elections in odd-numbered election years.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Minnesota

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Minnesota.

How to vote in Minnesota

Poll times

In Minnesota, most polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time. However, some smaller municipalities may open their polls as late as 10:00 a.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

Voter pre-registration is available in Minnesota beginning at age 16. An individual must be 18 years old on Election Day in order to vote. To register to vote in Minnesota, an individual must be a United States citizen who has resided in the state for the 20-day period preceding the election.

An individual must register to vote at least 21 days before Election Day or on Election Day at a polling place. An individual may register to vote by completing a registration application and submitting it by mail or in-person to a local election official. An individual can also register online. To register at a polling place on Election Day, an individual must present valid identification.

The Minnesota voter registration application includes an option to join a permanent absentee voter list, which means the voter will automatically be sent an absentee/mail-in ballot for every election.

Automatic registration

Minnesota practices automatic voter registration.

Automatic voter registration took effect on June 1, 2023, as a result of HF 3, which was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz (D) on May 5, 2023.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Minnesota has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Minnesota allows for same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Minnesota, you must be a resident of the state for at least 20 days.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

As of October 2024, Minnesota did not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "giving false information is a felony punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Minnesota Secretary of State allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Minnesota does not require registered voters to present identification while voting.

If you are registering to vote at the polls or have not voted in at least four years, you will need to bring proof of residency to the polls. Click here to see what qualifies as acceptable proof of residency.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2024
• Local school bonds on the ballot