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Are the presidential elector candidates required to receive a majority of the votes cast (50%) in Minnesota?

April 26, 2017candidates Cast elector Minnesota presidential votes

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Are the presidential elector candidates required to receive a majority of the votes cast (50%) in Minnesota?

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No. The presidential electors pledged to support the presidential and vice-presidential ticket that receives the most votes in Minnesota are certified as the official presidential electors for Minnesota. The winning slate of electors is only required to receive more votes in Minnesota than any other slate of electors. A majority (50% plus one vote) is not required for an elector to be elected.