UM: Trump, Pence not yet on MN ballot.
Tuesday was the deadline for non-major party candidates for President and Vice President to file the necessary paperwork to be on the ballot in Minnesota. There is no filing fee for presidential candidates, but non-major party candidates must submit a 2,000-signature petition.
According to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, these are the candidates who have filed to be on the ballot…
The list doesn’t include Donald Trump or Mike Pence.
The deadline for major party candidates to file isn’t until August 29, but there’s a hitch.
Again: Process for Trump to be on MN ballot. #MNGOP didn't officially elect alternate electors – trouble ahead? Yep. pic.twitter.com/oaEZQEw3AA
— Michael Brodkorb (@mbrodkorb) August 25, 2016
The cleanest way for #MNGOP to solve mess is to call state convention to elect alternate national delegates – but they can't, no time.
— Michael Brodkorb (@mbrodkorb) August 25, 2016
It isn’t as though Trump has a serious shot at Minnesota, but this doesn’t look good for the state GOP.
UPDATE (FROM GLENN): Trump’s on the ballot now.