Election Security

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon over his refusal to hand over the voter registration list, which includes voters’ names, birthdates, addresses and partial Social Security numbers.

Months before the midterms, the Trump administration dismantled a bipartisan federal commission that serves local offices that oversee voting.

The League of Women Voters event will cover the voting process and the role of an election judge, and attendees can ask questions about election integrity.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was a recent guest on the "KAXE Morning Show" to talk about preparations and security for the upcoming midterm elections.

The legislation would withhold federal election funds from Minnesota until Secretary of State Steve Simon turns over voter data requested by the Department of Justice — a request Simon says is illegal.

Danielle Javorina, formerly Miller, was sentenced to three years probation on Oct. 15, 2025. She was charged with absentee voter fraud after voting on her dead mother's behalf.

Danielle Miller failed to state the factual basis for her plea. A trial is set for October 2025, but the Itasca County attorney doesn't think it will make it that far.

In the face of lingering voter skepticism, some elections offices are turning to public relations to restore any lost faith. Minnesota is taking note.

The woman was charged in October after allegedly admitting to the Itasca County Sheriff's Office that she voted for Donald Trump on behalf of her deceased mother.

Through canvassing boards, official certifications and electoral college ceremonies, a lot has to happen for a vote to be certified.