State Supreme Court Rules for Franken

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U.S. Senate Election Update

Read the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of Judgment

Senate Election Recount Discussion

• Secretary of State Mark Ritchie spoke about the recount, the length of time allowed for recounts, and how a national recount could be handled.  This took place at the 2009 Legislative Conference, a national meeting of county election officials . Watch the video.
  
  
• Secretary of State Mark Ritchie was the featured speaker at the National Association of Secretaries of State Winter Conference, Saturday, February 7th.  Watch the video.

WCCO Television - 2008 in Minnesota

WCCO television takes a look back at the 2008 political year in Minnesota. Read the article here.

Commitment to Minnesota Voters

1. You will be able to register and vote with ease, privacy and dignity regardless of where you live, political affiliation, or physical ability.
   
   
2. Your votes will be recorded as you intend on a paper ballot. All ballots will be counted accurately and in a timely manner and your personal election information will be protected.
   
   
3. All candidates will receive equal treatment and the same information from the Office regardless of political affiliation.
   
   
4. The Secretary of State's Office will be accountable to all Minnesotans for carrying out and protecting our laws