Fair and Accurate Elections
The League of Women Voters advocates for fair and accurate elections. Here are some resources gathered to provide more insight on the many safeguards in the State of Minnesota’s election process, one which is consistently the most efficient, secure, and accurate in the nation. Have questions? Let us know. https://www.lwvstpeter.org/contact-us
Secretary of State launches elections facts website to disprove false claims about elections
From Clean Elections Minnesota: MN Secretary of State Simon has launched an Elections Facts Website (6/15/22). “Minnesota has candidates running for election in 2022 who embrace the Big Lie and make the disproven claim that Minnesota elections are not fair, and pledge to make changes to election laws that would restrict the right to vote. Candidates are running on these false claims in statewide, state-level, county, and municipal elections. Here are great resources to fight disinformation with facts.
“On June 15, Steve Simon held the first in a series of Lunch and Learn webinars. The intensity of the lies about elections has reached a crisis point, so the Secretary’s office needed to go on the offensive to debunk myths. The website will make it less likely that misinformation and disinformation will take hold and that Minnesotans can feel confident that their vote will be counted. The office has worked with local and state election officials to develop the site. “On this page, you'll find resources to help explain WHY we know our elections are fair, accurate, and secure.” To view the webinar, click here.”
“Clean Elections Minnesota is a non-profit, non-partisan group of Minnesotans concerned that the power of Big Money, Dark Money, and Corporate Money is overwhelming the public interest in local, state, and national elections. We're dedicated to educating ourselves and others about ways to maintain and enhance the democratic power of ordinary citizens.”
Biography blurb and photo courtesy of The Minnesota Reformer.
Dr. Hailperin is a frequent contributor to The Minnesota Reformer. One of his most recent contributions is a series of articles on the election process in Minnesota. In these three articles, he explains what constitutes the election process and what safeguards are built in to ensure our elections are fair and accurate.
Elections explained: Who does what? Max Hailperin. The Minnesota Reformer. 18 April 2022.
Election explained: Who can vote in Minnesota? Max Hailperin. The Minnesota Reformer. 12 May 2022.
Election administration explained: How and why polling places are computerized. Max Hailperin. The Minnesota Reformer. 14 June 2022.
[To view this webinar, click on the link above.]
From The Humphrey School of Public Affairs:
"The misinformation and disinformation concerning election outcomes relates closely to voter perceptions about election administrators’ efforts to avoid fraud. This webinar highlights ways that election administrators can take an active role in communicating why elections are fair and accurate. Kim Wyman from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and election directors David Maeda and Chris Piper from Minnesota and Virginia respectively discuss how election administrators can explain physical and cyber security protocols in creating a first line of defense against misunderstandings about election processes. The panel is moderated by Colorado Election Director, Judd Choate."
Recorded live on Wednesday, March 17, from 12-1pm.
How do we know the 2020 elections are fair and accurate?
[To view this webinar, click on the link above.]
“A special hour with Secretary of State Steve Simon and county election officials from metro and greater Minnesota as they answer the common questions we continue to hear about the election. Learn about the many checks and balances that are in place to ensure election safety and integrity, and how our local counties managed the special challenges of 2020.
“Moderated by Michelle Witte, Executive Director of LWV Minnesota. Panelists: • Secretary of State Steve Simon • David Maeda, Director of Elections, Office of the Secretary of State • Pat Dolan, Head Election Judge, Washington County • Debby Erickson, Administrative Services Director, Crow Wing County, MN • Andy Lokken, Elections Director, Dakota County, MN • Michael Stalberger, Director of Property and Environmental Resources, Blue Earth County, MN • Nancy Nilsen, Chief Deputy Auditor, St. Louis County, MN • Phil Chapman, Elections Supervisor, St. Louis County, MN
“Original air date: March 18, 2021” - courtesy The League of Women Voters - Minnesota