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Steve Simon

Apr 29, 2019

Senators skip cybersecurity hearing

Election cybersecurity, once described as one of the lightest legislative lifts of 2019, has devolved into a stubborn controversy that some Democrats worry foreshadows turbulence ahead as this year’s Capitol session enters the home stretch. It boils down to a simple unanswered question: How much of $6.6 million in Help America Vote Act funds, which ...

Nov 18, 2015

Panel crafting plan for Election Day emergencies

The group's looking to find the middle ground between "command and control" and the "Wild, Wild West."

Oct 16, 2015

State sets February special election for departing senator

Republican Sen. Branden Petersen announced last month he would step down this fall.

Nov 5, 2014

In statewide races, a DFL sweep

The GOP managed to wrest control of the House from the DFL, but that is scant solace given that the party won’t have another chance at statewide office until 2018.

Jun 20, 2014

The Capitol Note: DFL and GOP set to take advantage of new absentee voting law

Both political parties highlighted Minnesota's new absentee voting law when outlining their ground games heading into the Aug. 12 primary elections

May 30, 2014

Severson locks up GOP endorsement for secretary of state

Election cybersecurity, once described as one of the lightest legislative lifts of 2019, has devolved into a stubborn controversy that some Democrats worry foreshadows turbulence ahead as this year’s Capitol session enters the home stretch. It boils down to a simple unanswered question: How much of $6.6 million in Help America Vote Act funds, which ...

Apr 30, 2014

DFL SoS race marked by factionalism

The personal and political dynamics swirling around the DFL contest for secretary of state stretch back to 2008.

Mar 10, 2014

GOP candidate Dennis Nguyen withdraws from Secretary of State race

Nguyen cited professional and personal reasons for his decision.

Feb 21, 2014

Session ’14 agenda: The fine print

Discussions about the repeal of new taxes, a bonding bill and a proposed increase to the state minimum wage seem destined to take center stage this spring.

Feb 14, 2014

The Capitol Note: Disagreement looms over surplus plans

Election cybersecurity, once described as one of the lightest legislative lifts of 2019, has devolved into a stubborn controversy that some Democrats worry foreshadows turbulence ahead as this year’s Capitol session enters the home stretch. It boils down to a simple unanswered question: How much of $6.6 million in Help America Vote Act funds, which ...

Feb 14, 2014

Steve Simon holds fundraising lead in Secretary of State race

Simon's 2013 fundraising total was several times larger than both of his opposing candidates' total collections last year.

Dec 25, 2013

In 46B, a provisional DFL race takes shape

Two candidates, Eric Margolis and Cheryl Youakim, are vying to replace Rep. Steve Simon — if he wins the DFL Party endorsement for secretary of state.

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