Tag: elections
DOJ demands Minnesota records on same-day voter registration practices
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday demanded records from Minnesota’s secretary of state related to the state’s same-day voter registration practices, citing concerns...
As fraud runs rampant in Minnesota, state lawmaker sounds alarm on...
With stories about rampant fraud in Minnesota state programs dominating the national news cycle, can Minnesotans trust that such fraud does not extend to...
Holmstrom, Hemmingsen-Jaeger win special elections for state Senate
Two special elections for the Minnesota Senate were decided on Tuesday with the GOP prevailing in one of those contests and the DFL claiming...
Attorney, mother of three brings a parent’s voice to competitive Wayzata...
Laura Conway grew up in North Star State, but she moved to the Lone Star State as a young professional to begin her career...
Trump says he will issue executive order to require voter ID
President Donald Trump said on Aug. 30 that he has decided to issue an executive order to request that federal elections require the presentation...
Department of Justice asks Minnesota to hand over voter rolls
The Justice Department under President Donald Trump is pressing Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon to hand over the state’s complete voter registration list—active...
Secretary of State backs legislation to expand ranked choice voting option...
The Office of the Secretary of State (OSS) has recommended that all cities, counties, and school districts be given the option to implement ranked...
Two Nevada residents charged in Minnesota voter registration fraud scheme
Two Nevada residents, formerly of Minnesota, face federal charges for conspiring to engage in voter registration fraud. Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced the charges...
Trump signs order aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from voting
President Donald Trump, in an executive order on March 25, directed federal officials to take steps to make sure illegal immigrants and other noncitizens...
Dems propose constitutional amendment that could allow 16-year-olds to vote in...
A pair of Democratic legislators in the Minnesota House of Representatives are proposing a constitutional amendment that would give cities, counties, school districts, and...