Bipartisan Election Safety Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Thursday to ensure the safety of voters for Minnesota’s primary and general elections in 2020.
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Senate DFL Leader Susan Kent, Members Call for Fair and Secure Elections Legislation
To protect the integrity of Minnesota’s elections and the safety of Minnesota’s voters, Senate DFL leaders called on Senate Republicans to join them in passing legislation to ensure fair and safe elections that would expand opportunities and alternatives for people to cast a ballot.
Senate DFL to Call for Fair and Secure Elections Legislation
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Senate DFL Leader Susan Kent and members of the Senate DFL caucus will host a virtual press conference to highlight the need to pass legislation that ensures fair and secure elections.
Ensuring Free and Fair Elections During COVID-19
In the midst of the public health crisis caused by COVID-19, where any large gatherings are prohibited and social distancing is necessary, Senator Jim Carlson (DFL-Eagan), ranking DFL lead on the Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee, is calling for action to provide alternatives to in-person voting that guarantee each Minnesotan’s fundamental right to a free and fair election.
Sen. Dibble & Rep. Long to Introduce Proposal Guaranteeing the Right to Vote
To enshrine the right to vote for every Minnesotan, Senator Scott Dibble (DFL-Minneapolis) and Representative Jamie Long (DFL-Minneapolis) will introduce a constitutional amendment (SF3304 & HF3333) ensuring Minnesota elections shall be “free, fair, and equal” on Wednesday, March 4.
Senator Jim Carlson Statement on HAVA Funding
I am sorely disappointed in the Senate Republicans and their refusal to act with the urgency or seriousness that our election security deserves.