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Election Integrity Push: Lawmaker Claims Voter Data Obstruction

2/16/2026

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Minnesota state representative Pam Altendorf, vice chair of the House Elections Committee, says Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is obstructing her access to active voter roll data in Hennepin County.
After reviewing Hennepin County records, Altendorf identified nearly 3,000 entries lacking information or showing potential duplicates.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has not commented on the matter.
Altendorf's actions are part of a broader push for election integrity.

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Minnesota state representative Pam Altendorf, vice chair of the House Elections Committee, says Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is obstructing her access to active voter roll data in Hennepin County.
After reviewing Hennepin County records, Altendorf identified nearly 3,000 entries lacking information or showing potential duplicates.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has not commented on the matter.
Altendorf's actions are part of a broader push for election integrity.