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DOJ Eyes Minnesota’s ‘Vouching’ System for Voter Registration, Demands Records

Federal authorities say the state’s law allowing voters to ‘vouch’ for other people on same-day voter registrations could violate federal voter laws.
DOJ Eyes Minnesota’s ‘Vouching’ System for Voter Registration, Demands Records
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Jill McLaughlin
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The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) civil rights division demanded voter registration records from Minnesota on Jan. 2, saying the state’s law that allows people to “vouch” for others on voter registration appeared inconsistent with federal voting laws.

According to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, the DOJ is “particularly concerned” with votes and registrations accepted by “vouching” from other registered voters or residential facility employees, along with other same-day registration procedures.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.