2024 Election: What is Minnesota's post-election review process?
How does Minnesota's post-election review process work? [RAW]
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Monday highlighted the mandatory post-election review process following the 2024 election. The post-election review is done with precincts that are selected at random, with the required reviews happening in every Minnesota county. They are open to the public.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Monday highlighted the mandatory post-election review process following the 2024 election.
What we know
The Hennepin County election office is hand counting ballots for each eligible election, including for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in selected precincts and comparing the results from the voting system used in those precincts.
The post-election review is done with precincts that are selected at random, with the required reviews happening in every Minnesota county. They are open to the public.
If there is a discrepancy of more than a few votes during this review process, then the county expands the number of randomly selected precincts the county reviews.
This post-review process is done after every state general election.
Minnesota election results, voter turnout
Simon said on Monday that as of right now, Minnesota is still No. 1 in voter turnout, with a voter turnout of 76.35%. However, it's a close race in Wisconsin and there are still some votes to count there, so that could change. The official voter turnout numbers will be finalized in the coming weeks.
You can find the latest election news and a roundup of results in key races here.