Minnesota § 370.05 - NOTICE OF ELECTION; FORM OF BALLOT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 370.05 — NOTICE OF ELECTION; FORM OF BALLOT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 370.05. NOTICE OF ELECTION; FORM OF BALLOT
The notice of the next general election of county officers must specify that the question of forming the new county, or changing the boundaries of existing counties, as the case may be, will be voted upon at the election, and must state substantially the facts in the petition. If the proposition is for a change of boundaries, the form of the question shall be substantially in the following form: "Shall the county boundaries be changed as described in the proclamation issued on (date)?" If the proposition is for the establishment of a new county, the form of the question shall be substantially in the following form: "Shall a new county be established as described in the proclamation issued on (date)?"
History:
(606) RL s 384; 1985 c 109 s 1; 1986 c 444; 2014 c 264 s 27
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 370.05
What does Minnesota Statutes § 370.05 cover?
Section 370.05 ("NOTICE OF ELECTION; FORM OF BALLOT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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