Residents urge commissioners to protect secure, accessible election administration

During the public comment period three residents urged the board to ensure that local elections remain secure, accessible and compliant with Minnesota law. Christina Hill identified herself as a Hubbard County resident and said she came to "show my support to you, commissioners" and to ask that elections be held "in a secure, accessible, and fair manner." Denise Ristin, an election judge, described encountering voters who asked whether noncitizens or other groups were voting and emphasized that as an election judge she takes an oath to be neutral and to make sure "every vote is counted." Jenny Redlin also expressed concern about perceived federal interference and confusion that may deter voters.