Simon at House Committee

Simon continues to say, No problems in MN

Statement on March 31, 2026 Executive Order

Statement on March 31, 2026 Executive Order March 31, 2026 SAINT PAUL – On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the President of the United States of America issued a new Executive Order regarding election administration. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement: “This latest unconstitutional power grab will meet

How many non-citizen voter IDs tied to absentee and mail-in ballots in Minnesota?

In this discussion about the SAVE Act, the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon, addresses non-citizen voting. Besides non-verbal tells of deception—glancing away from camera, frequent blinking, throat movements—the Secretary also states the following, paraphrasing: 1. We are in the Democracy Business, and somehow focusing on

What's the best available local action for city councils?

What should be done now?

The Hennepin County Electronic Poll Pad (Ballot Printing) Pilot Documentation

Counties can choose not to buy electronic poll pads and cities/towns can choose to use paper even if the county buys them.

Citizen / Council Relationships

How can those whose aim is stronger audits help city councils move in that direction?

Switching to Paper Poll Books

Switching to paper now ensures precinct voter check-in is accurate and auditable

Hearing on Voter Rolls Lawsuit

Judge asks for briefings from recent rulings in other states The Hearing on the Motion to Compel took place March 3rd, 2026 on this continuing lawsuit. The initial complaint was filed in September 2025, 2025. This December 2025 motion to dismiss was countered by this memorandum of law in January

4-1 Council Decision Expands Hand Count Audit

St. Francis is 8th city in Anoka County to pass an expanded hand count audit to include both of its precincts and all down ballot races.

"Same Day" Voter registration trends since 1950

If a U.S. citizen has lived in Minnesota for at least 20 days prior to an election and is at least 18 years of age and is not an incarcerated felon, and not in a guardianship in which the court has revoked the ward’s right to vote and

Madel drops out for Star Trib

Comment: If elections are black-box, open-to-all absentee/mail-in, and unaudited, then no one can verify the result of any election. This Star Trib article's points are therefore moot. Take note of who the Star Trib interviews within the GOP and the DFL. Now here&

Simon's statement, DFL legislators response to Bondi

For Minneapolis Seeds commentary, click here (redirects to https://erikvanmechelen.substack.com) From the MNOSS Statement from Secretary Simon January 25, 2026 SAINT PAUL – On January 24, 2026, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz with three requests that she writes would "