While there was a “glitch” in Minnesota's new automatic voter registration system, Secretary of State Steve Simon said Thursday that nobody who was ineligible voted in the August primary as a result of the problem.

There are 46 days until Election Day, and that means the start of early voting in Minnesota – one of the first states where votes can get cast. Coming up Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Secretary of State Steve Simon ...

The Secretary of State's office said it updated its review process for applicants automatically registering to vote when they get their state-issued ID in order to prevent errors.

Voters in Minnesota, Virginia and South Dakota will begin casting ballots for the 2024 presidential contest Friday as officials work to address concerns about election security and delivery problems with the U.

Minnesota's top elections official acknowledges there was a “glitch” in the state's new automatic voter registration system. But Secretary of State Steve Simon said Thursday that nobody who was ineligible voted in the August primary as a result.

Democratic donors have supported a far-right 'spoiler' candidate that could hurt U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s GOP challenger.

Voters ages 18 to 29 could decide Minnesota’s pick for president, according to nonpartisan research center CIRCLE. They could also impact the outcome in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.

But GOP voters dislike Gov. and VP contender Tim Walz, more than in previous polls. Voters were also asked about Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

Many Americans will choose to vote in the general election before Nov. 5. Which states are kicking off early in-person voting?

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Few companies have more at stake with the Minnesota Legislature and state regulators than electric and gas utilities, especially Xcel Energy. These regulated monopolies spend millions lobbying the Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission because state government writes and enforces environmental rules — like the recently passed plan to mandate carbon-free energy — while also