The "ballot used at general elections and is the ballot on which are printed the names of the candidates appearing on the presidential ballot and those candidates nominated for the offices of United States senator, United States representative, state senator, state representative, governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, and attorney general." Minn. Rules §8250.0100.
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The "ballot used at general elections and is the ballot on which are printed the names of the candidates appearing on the presidential ballot and those candidates nominated for the offices of United States senator, United States representative, state senator, state representative, governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, and attorney general." Minn. Rules §8250.0100.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). White Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/white-ballot
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