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DOJ Seeks Minnesota Voter Records Amid Election Controversy

1/3/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice demands Minnesota's voter registration records, focusing on same-day registration and vouching, with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon citing compliance concerns with the Help America Vote Act.
Minnesota allows Election Day registration, and vouching is mainly used by residents in senior facilities.
In 2024, 0.6% of votes used vouching.
The scrutiny arrives as a Minnesota welfare fraud scandal fueled right-wing narratives against the immigrant community.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice demands Minnesota's voter registration records, focusing on same-day registration and vouching, with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon citing compliance concerns with the Help America Vote Act.
Minnesota allows Election Day registration, and vouching is mainly used by residents in senior facilities.
In 2024, 0.6% of votes used vouching.
The scrutiny arrives as a Minnesota welfare fraud scandal fueled right-wing narratives against the immigrant community.