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Update: Secretary of state office says there are few voting machine problems
Republicans charge that voting machines around Minnesota are breaking down in large numbers and demand the situation be fixed immediately, but the state's elections office reports only minor problems ...
Posted on 11/2/10 at 4:10 PM
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Town hall meeting to discuss voting law changes for those with disabilities

As the Minnesota Legislature considers changes to voting laws (see HF894), state leaders are seeking need more public input.

March 14, 2013

Register for meeting on disability voting rights

A Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD) Town Hall on Voting Rights meeting will take place on Monday, March 18 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Douglas County Human Services, 809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria.

March 13, 2013

New study shows Minnesota among states with best election administration

Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced this week that Minnesota’s election system performs among the top states according the Elections Performance Index report released by the Pew Charitable Trusts.

February 09, 2013

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Absentee ballots becoming more popular in Minnesota

“This report shows a dramatic increase to the success rate for absentee ballot acceptance,” said Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. “The changes made by the legislature and our office have simplified the absentee voting process while protecting its integrity.”

January 17, 2013

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Why did voters leave some races blank?

They’re called “under votes” – ballots that for some reason or another, voters choose to leave blank for some races. There were a lot of under votes in Tuesday’s election in Douglas County. Local election officials could only speculate why.

November 09, 2012

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Cities, schools elect their leaders

The votes have been tallied and the top vote-getters in local towns and school board races are likely preparing for their first-go at public office or settling in for another term.

By Amy Chaffins , November 09, 2012

Two challengers win county seats

Two challengers win county seats Two challengers defeated incumbents in Douglas County commissioner races Tuesday. In District 2, Jim Stratton edged Norm Salto by a margin of 2,109 to 1,867, and in District 4, Charlie Meyer prevailed over Paul C. Anderson, 2,157 to 1,697. The incumbents in the three other commissioner districts were re-elected.

By Al Edenloff , November 09, 2012

70,899 absentee ballots already cast in Minnesota

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced today that more than 140,000 Minnesota voters have requested absentee ballots.

October 18, 2012

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A closer look at voter photo ID issues

Here are some issues related to a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Minnesota voters to produce photographic identification before casting ballots: Process: The Minnesota Constitution is amended when the Legislature passes a proposed amendment and a majority of voters in a general election approve it. The governor has no official role. The proposed amendment will be on the November 6 ballot.

By Don Davis , October 17, 2012

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Online polling location finder updated to reflect redistricting

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie encourages Minnesota voters to use the Office of the Secretary of State's free online service to locate their polling location for the August 14 state primary election.

July 31, 2012

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Polling places in Douglas County get federal grants

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie recently announced that the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State has approved distribution of more than $156,000 in federal HAVA Operating Grants to 20 counties.

June 20, 2012

State gets $226,255 grant to make voting easier

Minnesota will receive a $226,255 Electronic Absentee Systems for Elections grant from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at the Department of Defense.

January 09, 2012

Senate OKs voter ID over objections that some will not vote

State Sens. David Tomassoni and Keith Langseth worry that elderly Minnesotans like their mothers may not be allowed to vote if the state requires photo identification before casting ballots. But photo ID sponsor Sen. Warren Limmer, R-Maple Grove, said that it only makes sense to make sure a voter is who he says he is.

By Don Davis , April 28, 2011

GOP seeks voting problem stories

Minnesota Republicans want their supporters to report any voting irregularities as they prepare for a governor's race recount and possible court challenge.

By Don Davis , November 05, 2010

Rebulican headquarters closing; remember signs

The Douglas County Republican headquarters in Alexandria will be closing today, Wednesday, November 3.

November 03, 2010

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