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Congress grills Secretary of State Steve Simon over controversial Minnesota voter vouching law
Share This Story Minnesota’s controversial voter “vouching” law was back in the spotlight Thursday when Secretary of State Steve Simon defended the decades-old same-day registration policy before Congress. Testifying before the Committee on House Administration, Simon acknowledged under questioning from Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., that one registered voter may vouch for the residency of up to eight individuals seeking same-day voter registration. The exchange quickly zeroed in on one of Minnesota’s most-debated election laws. Congressional exchange puts vouching law in focus “In Minnesota, you have a vouching opportunity as well,” Steil said. “That’s right,” Simon replied. 🚨WATCH: @MNSteveSimon, Minnesota Secretary of State, speaks on voter registration and the vouching process in Minnesota: Individuals are “only vouching for where they live, not their citizenship or age.” pic.twitter.com/V9NmfyNv5D — Off The Press (@OffThePress1) April 16, 2026 “So an individual who is registered to vote in Minnesota could show up with up to eight individuals and vouch for them. Is that accurate?” Steil asked. “Yes, but they are only vouching for where they live, not their citizenship or age — only their residence,” Simon said. Steil pressed further. “Because it’s not asked, right? I mean, they would simply check a box that would say that they are a U.S. citizen. Is that accurate?” he asked. “As in almost every other state, yes,” Simon said. “So it’s an attestation aspect. So where they live is what you could vouch for?” Steil continued. “Correct,” Simon said. Steil then raised a hypothetical. “So an individual who’s registered to vote in Minnesota could walk in with eight people from the Quality Learing Center, vouch that they live in Minneapolis, and those individuals would then be registered to vote and capable of casting a ballot. Is that accurate?” he asked. Simon pushed back slightly, but confirmed the core of the process. “Not quite. Almost,” Simon said. “I would say they have to live in the same precinct and they have to swear an oath.” Steil followed up. “Well, they have to swear to that, right? I mean, the one person could vouch for up to eight individuals?” “Correct,” Simon said. “That is the case?” Steil asked. “Just as to residence, that is true,” Simon said. Later in the hearing, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., pointed out that voters who are vouched for aren’t required to use provisional ballots. “So if you find out that they weren’t registered voters, their votes still count?” he asked. “Theoretically, that would be the case,” Simon replied. 🚨 WATCH: U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk presses Secretary of State Steve Simon on Minnesota's vouching system This system allows a registered voter to vouch for the residency of up to eight other voters. Loudermilk: "The ballot that the voters that were vouched for, are they… pic.twitter.com/vYd1Bv4cuV — Alpha News (@AlphaNews) April 16, 2026 Minnesota law allows same-day voter registration at the polls. Voters who do not have standard proof of residence may still register if a voter already registered in the same precinct signs an oath affirming where they live. The law caps each voucher at eight individuals per Election Day. Alpha News previously reported that the Justice Department earlier this year formally questioned whether Minnesota’s voter vouching system complies with federal law. Concerns about noncitizens voting Critics have also pointed to Minnesota’s 2023 “Driver’s Licenses for All” law, which permits residents to obtain a standard state driver’s license regardless of citizenship status. They also cite the use of identical driver’s licenses for citizens and noncitizens, along with cases involving noncitizens who have registered or voted, including one individual who was charged just this week. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., highlighted these facts while stressing the importance of using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which “checks against multiple federal databases for citizenship verification of registered voters.” Simon said his office has come to conclusion that the SAVE database is “not yet ready for use in Minnesota and would require our legislature to change our law.” “That’s really too bad because it would be helpful,” Miller said. “I think it would be extremely helpful and give people confidence to know that you are accessing everything available, including this database that President Trump has made available to ensure that noncitizens are not voting.” Share This Story The post Congress grills Secretary of State Steve Simon over controversial Minnesota voter vouching law appeared first on Alpha News MN.
Congress grills Secretary of State Steve Simon over controversial Minnesota voter vouching law
Share This Story Minnesota’s controversial voter “vouching” law was back in the spotlight Thursday when Secretary of State Steve Simon defended the decades-old same-day registration policy before Congress. Testifying before the Committee on House Administration, Simon acknowledged under questioning from Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., that one registered voter may vouch for the residency of up to eight individuals seeking same-day voter registration. The exchange quickly zeroed in on one of Minnesota’s most-debated election laws. Congressional exchange puts vouching law in focus “In Minnesota, you have a vouching opportunity as well,” Steil said. “That’s right,” Simon replied. 🚨WATCH: @MNSteveSimon, Minnesota Secretary of State, speaks on voter registration and the vouching process in Minnesota: Individuals are “only vouching for where they live, not their citizenship or age.” pic.twitter.com/V9NmfyNv5D — Off The Press (@OffThePress1) April 16, 2026 “So an individual who is registered to vote in Minnesota could show up with up to eight individuals and vouch for them. Is that accurate?” Steil asked. “Yes, but they are only vouching for where they live, not their citizenship or age — only their residence,” Simon said. Steil pressed further. “Because it’s not asked, right? I mean, they would simply check a box that would say that they are a U.S. citizen. Is that accurate?” he asked. “As in almost every other state, yes,” Simon said. “So it’s an attestation aspect. So where they live is what you could vouch for?” Steil continued. “Correct,” Simon said. Steil then raised a hypothetical. “So an individual who’s registered to vote in Minnesota could walk in with eight people from the Quality Learing Center, vouch that they live in Minneapolis, and those individuals would then be registered to vote and capable of casting a ballot. Is that accurate?” he asked. Simon pushed back slightly, but confirmed the core of the process. “Not quite. Almost,” Simon said. “I would say they have to live in the same precinct and they have to swear an oath.” Steil followed up. “Well, they have to swear to that, right? I mean, the one person could vouch for up to eight individuals?” “Correct,” Simon said. “That is the case?” Steil asked. “Just as to residence, that is true,” Simon said. Later in the hearing, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., pointed out that voters who are vouched for aren’t required to use provisional ballots. “So if you find out that they weren’t registered voters, their votes still count?” he asked. “Theoretically, that would be the case,” Simon replied. 🚨 WATCH: U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk presses Secretary of State Steve Simon on Minnesota's vouching system This system allows a registered voter to vouch for the residency of up to eight other voters. Loudermilk: "The ballot that the voters that were vouched for, are they… pic.twitter.com/vYd1Bv4cuV — Alpha News (@AlphaNews) April 16, 2026 Minnesota law allows same-day voter registration at the polls. Voters who do not have standard proof of residence may still register if a voter already registered in the same precinct signs an oath affirming where they live. The law caps each voucher at eight individuals per Election Day. Alpha News previously reported that the Justice Department earlier this year formally questioned whether Minnesota’s voter vouching system complies with federal law. Concerns about noncitizens voting Critics have also pointed to Minnesota’s 2023 “Driver’s Licenses for All” law, which permits residents to obtain a standard state driver’s license regardless of citizenship status. They also cite the use of identical driver’s licenses for citizens and noncitizens, along with cases involving noncitizens who have registered or voted, including one individual who was charged just this week. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., highlighted these facts while stressing the importance of using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which “checks against multiple federal databases for citizenship verification of registered voters.” Simon said his office has come to conclusion that the SAVE database is “not yet ready for use in Minnesota and would require our legislature to change our law.” “That’s really too bad because it would be helpful,” Miller said. “I think it would be extremely helpful and give people confidence to know that you are accessing everything available, including this database that President Trump has made available to ensure that noncitizens are not voting.” Share This Story The post Congress grills Secretary of State Steve Simon over controversial Minnesota voter vouching law appeared first on Alpha News MN.
Congress grills Secretary of State Steve Simon over controversial Minnesota voter vouching law
Share This Story Minnesota’s controversial voter “vouching” law was back in the spotlight Thursday when Secretary of State Steve Simon defended the decades-old same-day registration policy before Congress. Testifying before the Committee on House Administration, Simon acknowledged under questioning from Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., that one registered voter may vouch for the residency of up to eight individuals seeking same-day voter registration. The exchange quickly zeroed in on one of Minnesota’s most-debated election laws. Congressional exchange puts vouching law in focus “In Minnesota, you have a vouching opportunity as well,” Steil said. “That’s right,” Simon replied. 🚨WATCH: @MNSteveSimon, Minnesota Secretary of State, speaks on voter registration and the vouching process in Minnesota: Individuals are “only vouching for where they live, not their citizenship or age.” pic.twitter.com/V9NmfyNv5D — Off The Press (@OffThePress1) April 16, 2026 “So an individual who is registered to vote in Minnesota could show up with up to eight individuals and vouch for them. Is that accurate?” Steil asked. “Yes, but they are only vouching for where they live, not their citizenship or age — only their residence,” Simon said. Steil pressed further. “Because it’s not asked, right? I mean, they would simply check a box that would say that they are a U.S. citizen. Is that accurate?” he asked. “As in almost every other state, yes,” Simon said. “So it’s an attestation aspect. So where they live is what you could vouch for?” Steil continued. “Correct,” Simon said. Steil then raised a hypothetical. “So an individual who’s registered to vote in Minnesota could walk in with eight people from the Quality Learing Center, vouch that they live in Minneapolis, and those individuals would then be registered to vote and capable of casting a ballot. Is that accurate?” he asked. Simon pushed back slightly, but confirmed the core of the process. “Not quite. Almost,” Simon said. “I would say they have to live in the same precinct and they have to swear an oath.” Steil followed up. “Well, they have to swear to that, right? I mean, the one person could vouch for up to eight individuals?” “Correct,” Simon said. “That is the case?” Steil asked. “Just as to residence, that is true,” Simon said. Later in the hearing, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., pointed out that voters who are vouched for aren’t required to use provisional ballots. “So if you find out that they weren’t registered voters, their votes still count?” he asked. “Theoretically, that would be the case,” Simon replied. 🚨 WATCH: U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk presses Secretary of State Steve Simon on Minnesota's vouching system This system allows a registered voter to vouch for the residency of up to eight other voters. Loudermilk: "The ballot that the voters that were vouched for, are they… pic.twitter.com/vYd1Bv4cuV — Alpha News (@AlphaNews) April 16, 2026 Minnesota law allows same-day voter registration at the polls. Voters who do not have standard proof of residence may still register if a voter already registered in the same precinct signs an oath affirming where they live. The law caps each voucher at eight individuals per Election Day. Alpha News previously reported that the Justice Department earlier this year formally questioned whether Minnesota’s voter vouching system complies with federal law. Concerns about noncitizens voting Critics have also pointed to Minnesota’s 2023 “Driver’s Licenses for All” law, which permits residents to obtain a standard state driver’s license regardless of citizenship status. They also cite the use of identical driver’s licenses for citizens and noncitizens, along with cases involving noncitizens who have registered or voted, including one individual who was charged just this week. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., highlighted these facts while stressing the importance of using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which “checks against multiple federal databases for citizenship verification of registered voters.” Simon said his office has come to conclusion that the SAVE database is “not yet ready for use in Minnesota and would require our legislature to change our law.” “That’s really too bad because it would be helpful,” Miller said. “I think it would be extremely helpful and give people confidence to know that you are accessing everything available, including this database that President Trump has made available to ensure that noncitizens are not voting.” Share This Story The post Congress grills Secretary of State Steve Simon over controversial Minnesota voter vouching law appeared first on Alpha News MN.
Michele Tafoya outraises Peggy Flanagan in Q1 as Senate election heats up
Share This Story Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya raised $2.04 million in the first three months of 2026 — more than all of her GOP primary opponents combined. In fact, Tafoya even outraised Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, one of the two leading DFL candidates for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. In the first quarter of 2026, Flanagan raised $1.35 million. Flanagan is currently locked in a heated primary fight with DFL Rep. Angie Craig, who raised $2.5 million in Q1. As of March 31, Craig had $4.89 million in cash on hand, Tafoya had $1.85 million, and Flanagan had $1.14 million. Given the increasingly bitter primary campaign unfolding between Craig and Flanagan, the two DFLers are likely to expend significant resources in their efforts to obtain their party’s nomination. Meanwhile, Tafoya is facing several lesser-known GOP primary opponents. In the race for governor, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar far outraised her Republican rivals. Klobuchar, who has all but become the DFL’s gubernatorial nominee, brought in $4.85 million during the first three months of 2026. Republican candidates for governor raised $1 million collectively. Below is a short summary of the Q1 numbers for candidates and committees. U.S. Senate Angie Craig (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $2.5 million — Cash on hand: $4.89 million Michele Tafoya (R) — Q1 fundraising: $2.04 million — Cash on hand: $1.85 million Peggy Flanagan (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $1.35 million — Cash on hand: $1.14 million Adam Schwarze (R) — Q1 fundraising: $280k — Cash on hand: $223k David Hann (R) — Q1 fundraising: $130k — Cash on hand: $18k Note: Hann’s Q1 filing extends back to 12/18/25 Royce White (R) — Q1 fundraising: $84k — Cash on hand: $82k Governor Amy Klobuchar (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $4.85 million — Cash on hand: $3.44 million Mike Lindell (R) — Q1 fundraising: $495k — Cash on hand: $40k Lisa Demuth (R) — Q1 fundraising: $225k — Cash on hand: $543k Kendall Qualls (R) — Q1 fundraising: $124k — Cash on hand: $100k Kristin Robbins (R) — Q1 fundraising: $61k — Cash on hand: $201k Peggy Bennett (R) — Q1 fundraising: $60k — Cash on hand: $41k Patrick Knight (R) — Q1 fundraising: $45k — Cash on hand: $91k Phillip Parrish (R) — Q1 fundraising: $6k — Cash on hand: $3k Minnesota legislative caucuses Senate Victory Fund (R) — Q1 fundraising: $583k — Cash on hand: $2.79 million House DFL Caucus (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $540k — Cash on hand: $1.72 million DFL Senate Caucus (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $510k — Cash on hand: $2.91 million House Republicans (R) — Q1 fundraising: $399k — Cash on hand: $1.38 million Share This Story The post Michele Tafoya outraises Peggy Flanagan in Q1 as Senate election heats up appeared first on Alpha News MN.
Michele Tafoya outraises Peggy Flanagan in Q1 as Senate election heats up
Share This Story Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya raised $2.04 million in the first three months of 2026 — more than all of her GOP primary opponents combined. In fact, Tafoya even outraised Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, one of the two leading DFL candidates for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. In the first quarter of 2026, Flanagan raised $1.35 million. Flanagan is currently locked in a heated primary fight with DFL Rep. Angie Craig, who raised $2.5 million in Q1. As of March 31, Craig had $4.89 million in cash on hand, Tafoya had $1.85 million, and Flanagan had $1.14 million. Given the increasingly bitter primary campaign unfolding between Craig and Flanagan, the two DFLers are likely to expend significant resources in their efforts to obtain their party’s nomination. Meanwhile, Tafoya is facing several lesser-known GOP primary opponents. In the race for governor, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar far outraised her Republican rivals. Klobuchar, who has all but become the DFL’s gubernatorial nominee, brought in $4.85 million during the first three months of 2026. Republican candidates for governor raised $1 million collectively. Below is a short summary of the Q1 numbers for candidates and committees. U.S. Senate Angie Craig (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $2.5 million — Cash on hand: $4.89 million Michele Tafoya (R) — Q1 fundraising: $2.04 million — Cash on hand: $1.85 million Peggy Flanagan (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $1.35 million — Cash on hand: $1.14 million Adam Schwarze (R) — Q1 fundraising: $280k — Cash on hand: $223k David Hann (R) — Q1 fundraising: $130k — Cash on hand: $18k Note: Hann’s Q1 filing extends back to 12/18/25 Royce White (R) — Q1 fundraising: $84k — Cash on hand: $82k Governor Amy Klobuchar (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $4.85 million — Cash on hand: $3.44 million Mike Lindell (R) — Q1 fundraising: $495k — Cash on hand: $40k Lisa Demuth (R) — Q1 fundraising: $225k — Cash on hand: $543k Kendall Qualls (R) — Q1 fundraising: $124k — Cash on hand: $100k Kristin Robbins (R) — Q1 fundraising: $61k — Cash on hand: $201k Peggy Bennett (R) — Q1 fundraising: $60k — Cash on hand: $41k Patrick Knight (R) — Q1 fundraising: $45k — Cash on hand: $91k Phillip Parrish (R) — Q1 fundraising: $6k — Cash on hand: $3k Minnesota legislative caucuses Senate Victory Fund (R) — Q1 fundraising: $583k — Cash on hand: $2.79 million House DFL Caucus (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $540k — Cash on hand: $1.72 million DFL Senate Caucus (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $510k — Cash on hand: $2.91 million House Republicans (R) — Q1 fundraising: $399k — Cash on hand: $1.38 million Share This Story The post Michele Tafoya outraises Peggy Flanagan in Q1 as Senate election heats up appeared first on Alpha News MN.
Michele Tafoya outraises Peggy Flanagan in Q1 as Senate election heats up
Share This Story Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya raised $2.04 million in the first three months of 2026 — more than all of her GOP primary opponents combined. In fact, Tafoya even outraised Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, one of the two leading DFL candidates for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. In the first quarter of 2026, Flanagan raised $1.35 million. Flanagan is currently locked in a heated primary fight with DFL Rep. Angie Craig, who raised $2.5 million in Q1. As of March 31, Craig had $4.89 million in cash on hand, Tafoya had $1.85 million, and Flanagan had $1.14 million. Given the increasingly bitter primary campaign unfolding between Craig and Flanagan, the two DFLers are likely to expend significant resources in their efforts to obtain their party’s nomination. Meanwhile, Tafoya is facing several lesser-known GOP primary opponents. In the race for governor, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar far outraised her Republican rivals. Klobuchar, who has all but become the DFL’s gubernatorial nominee, brought in $4.85 million during the first three months of 2026. Republican candidates for governor raised $1 million collectively. Below is a short summary of the Q1 numbers for candidates and committees. U.S. Senate Angie Craig (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $2.5 million — Cash on hand: $4.89 million Michele Tafoya (R) — Q1 fundraising: $2.04 million — Cash on hand: $1.85 million Peggy Flanagan (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $1.35 million — Cash on hand: $1.14 million Adam Schwarze (R) — Q1 fundraising: $280k — Cash on hand: $223k David Hann (R) — Q1 fundraising: $130k — Cash on hand: $18k Note: Hann’s Q1 filing extends back to 12/18/25 Royce White (R) — Q1 fundraising: $84k — Cash on hand: $82k Governor Amy Klobuchar (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $4.85 million — Cash on hand: $3.44 million Mike Lindell (R) — Q1 fundraising: $495k — Cash on hand: $40k Lisa Demuth (R) — Q1 fundraising: $225k — Cash on hand: $543k Kendall Qualls (R) — Q1 fundraising: $124k — Cash on hand: $100k Kristin Robbins (R) — Q1 fundraising: $61k — Cash on hand: $201k Peggy Bennett (R) — Q1 fundraising: $60k — Cash on hand: $41k Patrick Knight (R) — Q1 fundraising: $45k — Cash on hand: $91k Phillip Parrish (R) — Q1 fundraising: $6k — Cash on hand: $3k Minnesota legislative caucuses Senate Victory Fund (R) — Q1 fundraising: $583k — Cash on hand: $2.79 million House DFL Caucus (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $540k — Cash on hand: $1.72 million DFL Senate Caucus (DFL) — Q1 fundraising: $510k — Cash on hand: $2.91 million House Republicans (R) — Q1 fundraising: $399k — Cash on hand: $1.38 million Share This Story The post Michele Tafoya outraises Peggy Flanagan in Q1 as Senate election heats up appeared first on Alpha News MN.