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Minnesota politicians had been spending more money on security in recent years. Then came the shootings.
State legislators bought home monitoring systems. Congressmembers hired security agents. Political groups encouraged ...
Minnesota's election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says
Two people have been charged with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud in Minnesota. And Secretary of State Steve Simon says the case shows that Minnesota’s election safeguards work ...
Hortman’s seat must be filled in special election before next session starts
A special election to fill slain DFL House leader Melissa Hortman’s seat will be held at some point before February. Hortman ...
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2026 Minnesota House, Senate election efforts ramp up in St. Cloud with eyes on Sartell
Campaign efforts come as Democrats hold a one-seat majority in the Minnesota Senate, while control of the Minnesota House is evenly split. In the 2024 House race, Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, ...
‘Saturday changed everything.’ Mass. lawmakers weigh what personal info should be public after Minnesota shootings.
The attack on Minnesota state lawmakers sent a chill through Beacon Hill, where elected officials say they’re newly balancing ...
After Minnesota murders, Mass. lawmaker wants to remove candidates’ home addresses from ballots
A review by Boston.com of sample ballots available online from the other 49 states didn’t show any that included home ...
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“Scoop: Colorado pauses campaign finance database after Minnesota shootings”
“The Colorado Secretary of State temporarily removed its public campaign finance database from the internet Saturday amid concerns it could reveal home addresses and other personal information about ...
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SoCal resident who worked with Melissa Hortman pays tribute to slain Minnesota lawmaker
The assassination of Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband over the weekend haunts those who knew ...
Minnesota killings spread fear in country riven by violence against politicians
The shootings revealed that America’s political fractures have penetrated even into the homes where elected officials sleep.