Residents urge Freeborn County to safeguard elections

Aug 18, 2026

During public comment, several residents praised local election officials and urged the board to protect voting integrity for November; one speaker raised broad allegations of fraud and corruption at the federal level.

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Several residents spoke during public comment urging the board to protect the county's elections. Annie Matson of Albert Lea thanked officials for ‘‘honoring your pledge to run free and fair elections’’ and for meeting with concerned citizens to reassure them that Minnesota laws will be followed.

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