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Minnesota investigates O’Keefe voter-voucher stunts affecting 0.6%

9/1/2026

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James O’Keefe and allies staged voter-voucher stunts in Minnesota, posing as registered voters in Muslim attire.
They attempted to vouch for individuals they claimed were from Gaza and Hamas.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon opened an investigation, calling the conduct outrageous.
Simon said poll workers reported the visits and vouching affected less than 0.6% of votes.
Professor David Schultz said vouching does not replace registration and shows no fraud.

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Story summary

James O’Keefe and allies staged voter-voucher stunts in Minnesota, posing as registered voters in Muslim attire.
They attempted to vouch for individuals they claimed were from Gaza and Hamas.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon opened an investigation, calling the conduct outrageous.
Simon said poll workers reported the visits and vouching affected less than 0.6% of votes.
Professor David Schultz said vouching does not replace registration and shows no fraud.