Party primary moving to August
The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill that would move the party primary from September to August. The Senate decided to concur with a House bill rather than negotiate their differences in a conference committee. Governor Pawlenty has indicated that he'll sign the bill.
Here are the important dates to remember:
Candidate filing period: May 18 - June 1
Absentee balloting period for primary: June 25 - Aug. 9
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Pre-primary campaign finance reports due: July 26
State Primary: August 10
State Canvassing Board meeting for primary: August 17
Absentee balloting period for general election: Sept. 17 - Nov. 1
Pre-general campaign financial reports due: Oct. 25
General election - Nov. 2