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DOJ Presses Minnesota for Voter Registration Records
The Department of Justice ramped up its request for Minnesota’s voter data by sending a formal letter on January 2, 2026, to Secretary of State Steve Simon. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Civil Rights Division, gave the state 15 days to provide unredacted records, including details from the March 2024 primary and November 2024 general election.
This follows a lawsuit filed in late December against Minnesota officials as part of a nationwide push to access statewide voter lists.
Focus on Election Integrity and Compliance
Dhillon explained the goal clearly: “Clean voter rolls protect American citizens from voting fraud and abuse, and restore their confidence that their states’ elections are conducted properly, with integrity, and in compliance with the law.”
She added: “The law is clear: states need to give us this information, so we can do our duty to protect American citizens from vote dilution.”
And: “Today’s filings show that regardless of which party is in charge of a particular state, the Department of Justice will firmly stand on the side of election integrity and transparency.”
The demands stem from federal laws like the National Voter Registration Act and Help America Vote Act, which require states to maintain accurate rolls and allow inspection of related records.
Minnesota’s Unique Rules Draw Attention
Minnesota stands out with its same-day registration system, where a registered voter can “vouch” for up to eight others’ addresses on election day. The voucher must accompany them and sign an oath, while the new voters provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or student ID.
This comes amid separate scrutiny of social service programs in the state, including fraud allegations in childcare funding linked to immigrant communities.
Part of a Larger National Effort
The action against Minnesota fits into a broader campaign, with the DOJ now in litigation against 22 states and jurisdictions over similar refusals. Many states have raised privacy concerns about sharing sensitive data like partial Social Security numbers.
This push aims to help the federal government verify compliance and ensure only eligible citizens vote, building public trust in the process.
