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Minnesota has statewide elections every two years. This year, the state has an unusually long list on the ballot with five constitutional offices, two U.S. Senate seats and all eight congressional seats open.

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The secretary of state is the person responsible for administering elections. 

You think that's a lot of work? Well, it's not the only job the office has.

Watch this 60-second video to learn more about the job.

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The secretary of state administers the state's election every two years. But there's more to the job than that. Watch the 60-second video to learn what the job entails.

The secretary of state administers the state's election every two years.

2018 election video: What is the secretary of state's job?

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