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Minnesota ballot measures 2026, explained

1 statewide measure on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each one in plain words: what it does, what a yes and a no vote mean, and the best case on both sides. No recommendations.

Researched separately by
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiGrok
then checked against each other: partial agreement (78/100). See where they split. Updated November 3.

Your Minnesota ballot, in order. Tap a measure for the full explainer.

  1. Permanent School Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment

    School Fund Payout Change

    Minnesota has a giant savings jar for public schools. This would let schools take out a bigger, steadier amount each year, while trying to keep the jar useful for future students.

    Yes vote
    Changing the constitution to permit annual payments based on up to 4.5% of the fund's three-year average value, beginning July 1, 2027.
    No vote
    Keeping the current rule that generally allows schools to receive only the fund's net interest and dividends while preserving the principal.
    Case for and against, money, sources

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Where the four AIs disagreed

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok each researched Minnesota's ballot on their own, with web search. The score is how closely their answers matched. Where they split, check the official voter guide before you trust either side.

78/ 100Partial agreement

  • Estimated additional school funding

    • GPT-5.6 Terra: Supporters estimated about $30 per student in 2026.
    • Claude Sonnet 5.5: Total additional dollars were not estimated in sources found.
    • Gemini 3.8 Flash: Estimated about $28 million more annually.
    • Grok 4.5: Gives no estimate of additional distributions.

  • Identified opponents

    • GPT-5.6 Terra: Lists no opponents.
    • Claude Sonnet 5.5: Names Senator Zach Duckworth.
    • Gemini 3.8 Flash: Lists no opponents.
    • Grok 4.5: Names Center of the American Experiment.

  • Effect on principal

    • GPT-5.6 Terra: Warns the amendment removes explicit principal protection.
    • Claude Sonnet 5.5: Says higher payouts could eat into principal.
    • Gemini 3.8 Flash: Says the formula protects the fund against inflation.
    • Grok 4.5: Says it does not spend principal and requires preserving purchasing power.

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