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MN Secretary of State Steve Simon on Why Minnesota Was Once Again #1 in Voter Turnout

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published December 6, 2018 at 6:04 AM CST
Minn Post

Steve Simon is MN’s 22nd secretary of state – who just won reelection.  That's not the only thing he can be proud of, once again Minnesota had the highest voter turnout in the nation. 

*In the conversation from last week, we asked about recount that would be happening in MN house District 5A between John Persell and Matt Bliss.  There had been an 8 vote difference, and after this week's recount, 11 votes between the candidates, with DFLer John Persell winning the race. 

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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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