The MNGOP must take Action to ensure the Party is not vulnerable to a loss of Major Party Status under MN Stat 200.02, Subd. 7.
The refusal of the Party to address the issues raised by this statute demonstrates failed leadership.
This law is CLEAR - non compliance with MN Law, the Party Constitution and Party rules can lead to a loss of Major Party Status if any person in the state brings forward a claim.
The MNGOP officers did not attempt to intervene to raise issues about the new law which could protect the Party from future attacks. There is a reported belief amongst State Exec and the Chair that the DFL would never take action against the MNGOP. Because of the leadership failure to even attempt to protect the party, members of the MNGOP attempted to intervene. The Court ignored the Republicans' arguments supporting intervention and the LMN Party's willingness to allow the intervention and, instead, supported the DFL's request to deny the participation of the Republicans.
The loss of major party status is mandated if a party violates the new statute. Any action taken by the MNGOP or its subunits that is not compliant with the law or the Party constitution and rules could result in automatic loss of major party status.
This is NOT only possible, it is REQUIRED.
website dfl v lmn Petition Pursuant to 204B.44 (pdf)
Downloadwebsite 24 02 14 mnsos response (pdf)
Downloadwebsite 24 02 14 LMN Response - Petition (1) (pdf)
Downloadwebsite lmn intervenor Motion - Intervene kaardal atty (pdf)
Downloadwebsite 24 02 16 A24-0216 Order jurisdiction (pdf)
Downloadmembers of the republican party motion to intervene (pdf)
Download24 02 21 MRPMN Jurisdictional Brief (pdf)
Download24 02 26 Ken martin response opposing intervention (pdf)
Download24 02 26 lmn not opposing intervention (pdf)
Download24 03 01 denial of intervention A24-0216 Order (pdf)
Download24 03 20 judges rec on LMNP (pdf)
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