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Secretary of State Steve Simon Highlights Election Security During Detroit Lakes Visit
Secretary of State Steve Simon emphasized local officials' key role and reassured voters amid concerns of federal interference ahead of November elections.
- On Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, Minnesota Secretary of State Simon said elections are run locally and he does not count ballots, emphasizing local control.
- Citing the U.S. Constitution, Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State, said states retain primary election authority and fear federal overreach, referencing recent national actions.
- On Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, officials described local election procedures: Lake Eunice Township Clerk Heather Anderson runs elections out of a 1910 schoolhouse for about 1,242 voters, while county officials support 22,900 voters across 37 townships and seven cities, with ballots verified at county tables.
- Pushing back on manipulation claims, officials highlighted legal safeguards and Minnesota law limiting federal or law-enforcement presence at polling places.
- Looking ahead to November, Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State, said Minnesotans want an election that is 'an oasis of calm' and he remains optimistic despite disinformation.
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Duluth News Tribune
Secretary of State Steve Simon highlights election security during Detroit Lakes visit
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — When Secretary of State Steve Simon stood before a full room at M State, his goal was to make the case for what he called “high turnout and low drama” in this year’s elections — and to show how Minnesota’s election system functions as a connected network, from township halls to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. He also expressed strong confidence in the security and integrity of the state’s vote, opening by remind…
Secretary of State Steve Simon highlights election security, local officials’ role during Detroit Lakes visit
DETROIT LAKES — When Secretary of State Steve Simon stood before a full room at M State on Thursday night, his goal was to make the case for what he called “high turnout and low drama” in this year’s elections — and to show how Minnesota’s election system functions as a connected network, from township halls to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. He also expressed strong confidence in the security and integrity of the state’s vote, openin…
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