Bill
SF 4085
Minnesota bill prohibits local governments from implementing or using ranked-choice voting, centralizing election methods under state authority only.
SF 4085 prohibits Minnesota political subdivisions (cities, counties, school districts, etc.) from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting systems in their elections. The bill centralizes voting method authority at the state level by preventing local governments from independently adopting alternative voting procedures beyond the standard plurality voting system.
Ranked-choice voting has gained traction in some Minnesota municipalities as a way to reduce vote-splitting and increase representation of diverse candidates. This bill would eliminate that local flexibility and standardize voting methods statewide. The outcome directly affects how local elections function and which candidates can viably compete in cities and counties that had adopted or considered ranked-choice systems.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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