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Minnesota Secretary of State calls polling place impersonation ‘outrageous’
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Baude , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Minnesota Secretary of State's office and local news sources.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has spoken out about misconduct at Minneapolis polling sites. A conservative political commenter attempted to impersonate voters, prompting Simon's response. The incident involved a video in which the commenter, dressed in a burqa, tried to vouch for others.
The commenter claimed to be highlighting the state's vouching laws, alleging that poll workers would allow him to vote under a random name. However, the video shows him being told to sign an oath and a worker explaining the vouching rules. Further details about the incident are available from the Minnesota Secretary of State's office and local news sources.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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