Minnesota reapportionment creates 39 multi county districts
Secretary of State Joseph Donovan warns candidates to study filing rules under the new reapportionment law. With 39 multi county House districts, candidates must file with the secretary of state or county auditor depending on district. Filing fees vary: 20 for legislative seats, 100 for statewide and congressional, 150 for U.S. Senate. Filing runs July 5 to July 31. late filings risk omitting names from the September 13 primary ballot. Mail filings allowed but should be early to avoid delays. A 1904 ruling holds candidates must ensure filings are complete. mail delays are not excuses. An example district would span Nicollet, McLeod, and Sibley Counties.