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
- You will be able to register and vote with ease, privacy and dignity regardless of where you live, political affiliation, or physical ability.
- 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.
- All candidates will receive equal treatment and the same information from the Office regardless of political affiliation.
- The Secretary of State's Office will be accountable to all Minnesotans for carrying out and protecting our laws