DoJ Demands Records On Minnesota Same-Day Voter Vouching System

Both voters and employees who vouch for others are required to swear under oath that the individual being vouched for is a resident of the precinct.

Critics say the process raises concerns about verification and oversight, particularly given the volume of same-day registrations.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has formally requested records from Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon related to the state’s same-day registration and vouching practices.

“This system seems facially inconsistent with the Help America Vote Act of 2002. We’ll see!” Dhillon wrote in a letter to the state.

Dhillon requested records from all federal elections over the past 22 months, including documentation supporting same-day registrations and materials related to the vouching process under Minnesota Statute 201.061, Subdivision 3.

The request covers elections, including the 2024 primary and general election.

Dhillon gave the state 15 days to provide the records to determine compliance with the Help America Vote Act.

Presler praised the move, calling it a significant step toward investigating election integrity concerns.

Federal agencies, including the FBI, the Treasury Department, and the Department of Homeland Security, are already conducting investigations in Minnesota on separate matters. Continue reading…

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