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Primary elections Page 2 of Additional expense to the city to conduct two elections. Limits voter choice by eliminating candidates in a first round of elections It extends the period of the election process, resulting in "voter fatiguep's and disinterest Candidates may he discouraged by the costs involved with a lengthier election campaign Candidates may be discouraged from filing or running by greater administrative processes involved in two elections. There is a low voter turn -out for primaries, resulting iiii important decisions being made by only a few people. Because there is low voter turnout, one candidate can dominate the election by garnering support from a relatively small group of people Eliminating primaries may favor incumbents. who have name recognition in a crowded Meld of candidates. hope this information is helpful. It is intended as general information on your topic, not legal advice, and shout not be used as a substitute for competent legal guidance. Consult your attorney for advice concerning specific situations. If I can be of any other assistance, please contact me Jeannette Bach, Research Manager League of Minnesota Cities 800-925-11 22 651-281-1223 jbachimnc.org - - - -- original Message---- - From: carclyn.curti ci.rosevllle.rnn,us [mailto:carolyn.curti ci.reseville.mn.us] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2 :09 PM To: ibach@lmnc.org Subjet; Primary elections Hi Jeannettea I hope you or one of your staff can help me. The City of Roseville is looking at the value of holding a pri m ary election. How many Cities in Minnesota nnesota have a primary election, and hoer many do not' Igo you have the names of those that do not' Do you have a pros and cons list to having a primary vs- not havirng a primary? Thank you, Carolyn Curti b Communications Specialist City of Roseville 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN 55113 6511490-2209