Secure and Fair Elections

The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is committed to ensuring elections are free, fair, secure, and accurate. Minnesota's elections are administered locally by your neighbors, friends, and family. The Office of the Secretary of State provides guidance and support to local election officials in all 87 counties. 

Minnesota laws set the standards for state and local election officials to ensure the highest level of security and fairness in our elections. Our laws provide detailed processes around creating, distributing and storing ballots; purchasing, testing, and securing election equipment; recruiting and hiring election workers; registering voters; and more. Learn more about our election security measures. 

There are many ways for Minnesotans to get involved in our elections, including by serving as an election worker. Every statewide election requires 30,000 Minnesotans to serve as election workers. These people are paid for their time and take an oath to follow the law, prevent fraud, and act in a fair and impartial manner. Learn more about how you can become an election judge and about the other opportunities for public access to our elections process. 

Election-related crimes are extremely rare. If you believe that voter suppression, discrimination, fraud, or other election irregularities have occurred, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State will make sure the proper authorities are aware and can determine whether to follow up on your concerns. Contact our office by phone at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) or by email at elections.dept@state.mn.us.