League of Women Voters: Carver County post‑election review matched machine counts; statewide observers report mostly transparent audits

Representatives of the League of Women Voters presented findings from Minnesota’s 2024 post‑election reviews and described observer experiences in Carver County and elsewhere in the state.

The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and local Eastern Carver County volunteers said trained, nonpartisan observers watched post‑election hand counts in 43 of Minnesota’s 87 counties; in Carver County the audit covered three precincts and the hand counts matched the machine totals exactly.

Key findings for Carver County Sarah Carlson, speaking for the Eastern Carver County League, said five trained observers documented the Carver County review. The observers reported that the counties’ post‑election reviews followed established procedures, staff worked “professionally and thoroughly,” and no outside disruptions occurred during the day.

Sam Strzokens, the League’s civic engagement director, summarized the program’s intent and methods: observers were trained, county…