Today I learned, while reviewing this bill’s text (or look at HF4240 on legiscan), I noticed Minnesota Statutes §5.31 is being prepared for repeal. 5.31 STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM. The secretary of state may sell intellectual property rights associated with the statewide voter registration system to other
Paper poll books
If you're someone looking for hyperlocal action, here it is. Educate your city attorneys so they can properly advise the city council, or allow the city council to consider ignoring the poor advice they receive from their counsel. Any conversation toward using paper is beneficial, especially if city
Steve Simon
Simon continues to say, No problems in MN
Steve Simon
Statement on March 31, 2026 Executive Order March 31, 2026 SAINT PAUL – On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the President of the United States of America issued a new Executive Order regarding election administration. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement: “This latest unconstitutional power grab will meet
Steve Simon
In this discussion about the SAVE Act, the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon, addresses non-citizen voting. Besides non-verbal tells of deception—glancing away from camera, frequent blinking, throat movements—the Secretary also states the following, paraphrasing: 1. We are in the Democracy Business, and somehow focusing on disallowing non-citizens
Action
What should be done now?
Paper poll books
Counties can choose not to buy electronic poll pads and cities/towns can choose to use paper even if the county buys them.
Hand Count
How can those whose aim is stronger audits help city councils move in that direction?
Paper poll books
Switching to paper now ensures precinct voter check-in is accurate and auditable
Judge asks for briefings from recent rulings in other states The Hearing on the Motion to Compel took place March 3rd, 2026 on this continuing lawsuit. The initial complaint was filed in September 2025, 2025. This December 2025 motion to dismiss was countered by this memorandum of law in January
Audit
St. Francis is 8th city in Anoka County to pass an expanded hand count audit to include both of its precincts and all down ballot races.
registration
If a U.S. citizen has lived in Minnesota for at least 20 days prior to an election and is at least 18 years of age and is not an incarcerated felon, and not in a guardianship in which the court has revoked the ward’s right to vote and