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House election-change bill passes with prospects of GOP support | MinnPost
May 9, 2013
House Democrats passed a series of procedural election changes Wednesday that just might earn the signature of Gov. Mark Dayton, who has called for broad, bipartisan support before he would allow them to become law.
The full House passed a DFL-backed package of modest election changes with two Republican votes on Wednesday and likely more Republican support to come.
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Action Alert: Come to the Capitol TODAY at 5:00 to Oppose Voter ID Amendment
March 20, 2013
Action Alert: Come to the Capitol TODAY at 5:00 to Oppose
Voter ID Amendment
Today, the Minnesota House is voting on a voter photo ID amendment
that would require a photo ID of all voters, eliminate vouching and could make
Election Day Registration impossible to continue. Please
join us outside the House chambers TODAY, Tuesday March 20 at 5 p.m. to stand
in opposition to this amendment.
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Questions about voting in Minnesota?
November 6, 2012
There’s one website to visit if you have questions about voting. It’s www.mnvotes.org. You’ll learn:
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MPR: What we don't know about the voter ID amendment (video)
November 5, 2012
Watch this video created by Minnesota Public Radio to learn more about the "photo ID" amendment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bk7Ckon9PY
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Quick Quiz: How much do you know about the proposed voter ID/elections amendment?
October 25, 2012
Follow this link for a nine question quiz that focuses on the "voter photo ID" amendment.
http://www.ceimn.org/are-you-ready-vote-proposed-elections-amendment-how-much-do-you-know
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Questions about voting?
October 25, 2012
There’s one website to visit if you have questions about voting. It’s www.mnvotes.org. You’ll learn:
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Voting on Voting. "Voter ID" Amendment Fact Sheet
October 18, 2012
Follow the link to learn more about the proposed elections amendment. It's not just about voter ID.
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Let's keep it a clean Constitution, Jack Davies, former state senator, drafter of the form and structure rewrite of the Minnesota Constitution ratified in 1974
October 3, 2012
Jack Davies is a former state senator. He was the drafter of the form and structure rewrite of the Minnesota Constitution ratified in 1974.
Follow the link to learn what he thinks about changing the Constitution
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/172374301.html?refer=y
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Local election officials weigh in on cost.
October 1, 2012
Below are links to news reports across the state regarding local costs.
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Voter beware: Claims used to tout ID are fishy, Joan Growe, Minnesota's Secretary of State,1975 to 1999
September 27, 2012
Joan Growe was Minnesota's secretary of state from 1975 to 1999.
Follow the link to read her concerns.
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/171416011.html?refer=y
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Cost of the proposed elections amendment
September 4, 2012
Report highlights potential costs of the proposed Elections Amendment.
State, local governments and individuals all need to prepare their pocket-books.
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Dear CEIMN—how do I become an election judge?
July 3, 2012
Dear CEIMN—how do I become an election judge?
If efficient, fair and accurate elections are important to you, you have a future as an election judge!
Your first step to becoming an election judge is to decide where you would like to serve. Most election judges serve in their own community, and this is a great way to spend time with you neighbors. However, you can apply to be a judge anywhere in Minnesota.
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Voter photo ID exemptions in other states
June 4, 2012
Voter photoID exemptions
updated June 4, 2012
The Minnesota elections ballot question proposes that,
All voters, including those not voting in person, must be subject to substantially equivalent identity and eligibility verification prior to a ballot being cast or counted.
The question submitted to voters is,
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The St. Paul Area Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) adopted a resolution opposing the “voter identification” amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution
May 20, 2012
The St. Paul Area Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) adopted a resolution opposing the “voter identification” amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution. Follow the link to read the resolution.
http://www.spas-elca.org/sites/default/files/2012-2_Oppositio-to-Voter-I...
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Press Release: Voter Photo ID has no place in the Minnesota Constitution.
March 20, 2012
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GUEST OPINION: 'No' to VoterID
December 1, 2011
GUEST OPINION: 'No' to VoterID by Kathy Bonnifield and Carolyn Jackson
http://www.independenceminnesota.org/blog/posts/575-guest-oped-no-to-voterid
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CEIMN Releases 2010 Recount Report
September 7, 2011
Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota released the report: "Minnesota’s 2010 Gubernatorial
Recount Report and Recommendations."
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Governor's veto of Photo ID Bill. Citizens for Election Integrity & League of Women Voters MN statement
May 31, 2011
Sebeka-Menahga Review Messenger
League of Women Voters Minnesota (LWV) and Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota (CEIMN) commend Governor Dayton for vetoing the elections/photo ID bill, which would have represented the greatest threat to citizens’ right to vote since poll taxes and literacy tests.
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Dayton vetoes voter ID
May 26, 2011
While rejecting the photo ID bill, he ordered up a panel to look for ways to improve elections
Article by: ERIC ROPER , Star Tribune
Saying that election reform measures should reflect a broad bipartisan consensus, Gov. Mark Dayton Thursday slapped down a GOP bill that would have required voters to present a photo ID at the polls.
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Voter ID bill will only make it harder to be heard
March 10, 2011
Letter to the Editor by Ruth Charles, Winona Daily News
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Historically, we expand voting rights. Let's not reverse that direction now in Minnesota for all of the wrong reasons.
February 20, 2011
By Mike Freman, Star Tribune Commentary
In\Click here to read the full commentary:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/116571708.html
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Reject photo ID proposals
February 18, 2011
Editorial in The Journal, International Falls, Minnesota
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Your turn: Voter ID bill would deny many a vote
February 11, 2011
By Niel Ritchie • League of Rural Voters. This editorial appeared in SCTimes.com
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Voter ID bill - a solution in search of a problem? If you really think about it, the kind of fraud being targeted is quite unlikely.
January 30, 2011
Click here to read the full commentary: http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/114835464.html?elr=KArksc8...
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Supreme Court says counties correctly reconciled results
December 7, 2010
Read the article here: http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_16799864?source=rss&nclick_check=1
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Recount — and challenges— continue
November 30, 2010
To read clivk here: http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_16743891?source=rss
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August primary passes first test Now policymakers should consider other options.
August 18, 2010
To read the complete editorial: http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/101031889.html
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Photo ID raises costs and burdens to solve a voting problem Minnesota doesn't have
June 15, 2010
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Close vote in Mahtomedi bond referendum spurs recount.
May 7, 2010
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CEIMN Releases Report About 2008 Recount and MN's Election System
February 24, 2010
From the introduction: This document is the response of Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota (CEIMN) and Common Cause Minnesota (CCMN), to the Center of the American Experiment (CAE) report: No Longer a National Model. Fifteen Recommendations for Fixing Minnesota Election Law and Practice. The report, written by Mr. Kent Kaiser, contains a large number of inaccuracies and unsubstantiated claims. As nonpartisan election integrity organizations, we feel a responsibility to Minnesota voters and election officials to provide a written response, based on data available to the public.
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A Recount to Make Minnesota Proud. Secretary Ritchie on the recount.
July 6, 2009
. To read the complete article: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/06/ritchie/
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The Minnesota Supreme Court's decision in the Franken-Coleman case will begin its life as one of the most legally significant resolutions of a disputed election in U.S. history.
June 29, 2009
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/06/30/9951/impressive_unanimity_the...
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Election bills fell to partisan 'gotcha.' Local officials' recommendations should have prevailed.
May 31, 2009
To read the complete editorial: http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/46497382.html
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Election reform bills quietly advancing that would let Minnesota 'catch up' with much of nation
April 22, 2009
To read the complete story: http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/04/23/8285/election_reform_bills_qu...
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Editorial: Judges' order hews closely to state law. Panel's decision shows no sign of partisan taint.
March 31, 2009
To read the complete editorial: http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/42293897.html
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The myth of voter fraud
February 8, 2009
To read the complete article: http://www.minnpost.com/community_voices/2009/02/09/6398/the_myth_of_vot...
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Editorial: Court review is key in Senate recount. Canvassing Board lacked authority to settle key disputes.
January 5, 2009
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/37117484.html?elr=KArksc8P:Pc:UthPacyPE7iUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiU
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Twice-rejected Minn. voters could miss out in end
December 30, 2008
To read the complete article: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/31/recount_update/
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Up next in Senate recount: Which ballots to count
December 26, 2008
All must agree on absentee votes; result could tip scales. : http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/36768534.html?elr=KA...
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Court orders rejected absentees into Senate count
December 18, 2008
To read the full article: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/18/court_orders_rej...
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Editorial: Recount reveals an election weak spot. Changes needed to reduce absentee ballot error rate.
December 15, 2008
To read the complete editorial http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/36194339.html?elr=KArks7PY...
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A nasty bug emerges in the state election system. Absentee ballots emerged as the biggest flaw...
December 14, 2008
To read the complete article http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/36145339.html?elr=KA...
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Your guide to the rest of the recount. What is known and what is yet unknowable in Coleman-Franken race
December 13, 2008
To read the complete article: http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_11225061
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Disputed ballots: Judge for yourself You can join in the puzzling over scribbles and ovals and arrows.
November 28, 2008
To read the complete article: http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/35240724.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK...
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Recount inches closer to court challenge
November 25, 2008
For the complete report: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/11/26/board_keeps_faul...
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Challenged ballots: You be the judge
November 20, 2008
To read the full article: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2008/11/19_challenged_ballots/
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