Minnesota Secretary of State

News and info from the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.

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JUNE IS NATIONAL POLLINATOR MONTH
The Monarch is Minnesota's official state butterfly. Learn more about this important pollinator at: https://t.co/pYr38latUX

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REMINDER! Today is the last day of the candidate filing period. The candidate filing period for all federal, state, and county offices in Minnesota closes on June 2 at 5 pm. The deadline for candidate withdrawal is Thursday, June 4. Learn more at: https://t.co/PtZVsIiD1v

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JUNE IS NATIONAL POLLINATOR MONTH
The Rusty Patched Bumblebee is Minnesota's official state bee. Learn more about this important pollinator at: https://t.co/OvVQ3e8qHt

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MAY IS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
Honor a Veteran in your life! Read tributes from Minnesotans, share your own tribute and order a Vote in Honor of a Veteran button. For more #TrustedInfo2026 visit: https://t.co/XTK2if9qAE

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MAY IS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
Military service members have the right to vote regardless of where they are deployed. Learn more on how to apply for an absentee ballot, important deadlines, and how to track the status of a ballot at: https://t.co/NiRUSwVRrA

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MAY IS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
Many Minnesotans know the state volunteered the first soldiers to the Civil War, but did you know that Minnesota also created the first mail-in absentee ballot to allow deployed soldiers to vote? Learn more at: https://t.co/MowKphXOvd

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MAY IS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
Earlier this month the NASS Medallion Award was presented to the Minnesota National Guard for their exceptional support of deployed service members' access to voting. For more information: https://t.co/4b4TF2nY8E

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Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day

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CANDIDATE RESOURCES
Running for office? All candidates, campaigns and committees in Minnesota must follow Minnesota's law on Fair Campaign Practices. To learn more #TrustedInfo2026 on campaigning laws, visit: https://t.co/UtDPwEs0NN

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CANDIDATE RESOURCES
The 2026 Campaign Manual is now available online. It includes general information for candidates on campaign financial reporting and fair campaign practices. Download a copy at: https://t.co/xv9HikLaVR

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CANDIDATE RESOURCES
Running for office? Make sure you get your ducks in a row. For filing information and more #TrustedInfo2026 visit https://t.co/gTQ2ZhQPlD

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Candidate Filing Period is now open! The candidate filing period for all federal, state, and county offices in Minnesota begins May 19 and closes June 2 at 5 pm. Visit https://t.co/dNyVyi7cS7 for more information on filing requirements. #TrustedInfo2026

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ICYMI: New Candidate Resources
The candidate filing period starts tomorrow! New candidate resources for those running for office are available including webpages on how to file for office, updated affidavits, and the 2026 Campaign Manual. Learn more at: https://t.co/b3OyrqIZZq

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Candidate Filing Period starts next Tuesday! Visit https://t.co/dNyVyi7KHF for more information on filing requirements. #TrustedInfo2026

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SAFE AT HOME NEWS! New legislation passed with unanimous support in both the Minnesota House and Senate that will strengthen protections for Safe at Home participants. For more #TrustedInfo2026 visit: https://t.co/JmbQiqPXFt

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Are you running for office? Mark your calendars, the Candidate Filing Period is less than a week away! Visit https://t.co/dNyVyi7KHF for more information on filing requirements. #TrustedInfo2026

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SPECIAL ELECTIONS TODAY
You can check the Voter Information Portal to see if you have a special election today at:
https://t.co/EAUUODnES0

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Happy Minnesota Statehood Day! On this day, May 11, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state. https://t.co/ZAhDTpGrH8

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Youth Day at the Capitol is an annual day of advocacy training and a chance to talk student issues with elected officials. To learn more about this program, visit: https://t.co/ESODQEArAs

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Get answers on voter registration guidelines, who is eligible to vote and pre-registration for 16- and 17-years-old students with the teacher's guide to student voter registration. Learn more at: https://t.co/KTgtmgIEuV