Minnesota Governor Signs Bill to Move Primary from September to August

On March 3, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed SF 2251, which moves the primary from September to August. It also moves the independent candidate petition deadline (for office other than President) from July 20 to June 1, and moves the independent presidential deadline from September to August. Finally, it moves the deadline for a new ballot-qualified party from July to June. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news.


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