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Federal Loophole Allows for Election Day Shortcut in Minnesota—But Legal Challenge Could be Coming
A government watchdog group is threatening Minnesota with a lawsuit over its practice of allowing registered voters to “vouch” for potential voters who cannot provide proof of residency.
Minnesota allows voters to register on Election Day and forgo proof of residency if another registered voter will affirm their eligibility to vote at a polling place. A registered voter can vouch for up to eight potential voters.
The group America First Legal is threatening the state with a lawsuit, alleging the practice violates the National Voter Registration Act. America First Legal is representing Republican U.S. House candidate Paul Wikstrom, who is challenging incumbent Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn.
A challenge under the federal law could be difficult, as a spokeswoman for Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was quick to point out the state is exempt from the federal statute.
“The National Voter Registration Act does not apply to Minnesota’s vouching laws. Minnesota has been exempt from the NVRA since the time the NVRA was passed,” Cassondra Knudson, a spokeswoman for the secretary of state’s office, told the Daily Signal.
The National Voter Registration Act, also known as the “Motor Voter Act,” allows........