DOJ Sues Six States, Escalating Campaign to Seize Private Voter Data
The DOJ has now sued eight states to gain access to their private voter data.
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DOJ Demands Access to Minnesota’s Voter Rolls
The DOJ also asked Minnesota for proof of the state’s compliance with HAVA.
Ken Martin Wins Election to Lead National Democratic Party
Ken Martin, vice chair of the Democratic National Committee and head of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party, won the election to become the new chair of the DNC.
Minnesota Law Prohibiting Election Disinformation and Voter Intimidation Upheld by Federal Judge
A federal judge yesterday denied a right-wing group’s request to invalidate provisions of a Minnesota law that combat election disinformation and voter intimidation.
Election Officials Urge USPS to Fix Mail Delivery Issues That Could Impact Voting
Election officials across the country are urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) to fix what they’ve identified as significant issues with mail delivery that could impact voting in the Nov. 5 election.
RNC Falsely Accuses Democratic Election Officials of Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
The Republican National Committee sent letters last week to the Democratic secretaries of state in eight states, falsely accusing them of allowing noncitizens to vote in their state’s elections.
Law Restoring Voting Rights to 55,000 Minnesotans With Felony Convictions Upheld by State Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously upheld a 2023 state law that restores voting rights to 55,000 Minnesotans on parole, probation or community release due to a felony conviction.
Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ VP Pick — Here’s His Record on Voting Rights
Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate.
Minnesota Governor Signs Pro-Voting Package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed an omnibus bill into law Friday with multiple provisions that will benefit voters, including one that establishes a Minnesota Voting Rights Act.
Right-Wing Legal Group Files Lawsuits to Access Voter Rolls in Minnesota and Wisconsin
The right-wing legal group, Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF), filed two new lawsuits on Tuesday in Minnesota and Wisconsin to gain full access to their voter registration records.
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