What was the response from a poll worker when asked if the eligibility of individuals being vouched for was actually verified?
The worker responded, “After the fact, yeah.”
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When questioned by undercover journalists in Minneapolis, what did an election worker say regarding the identification required for people being vouched for?
An election worker told the journalists, “You’re the ID,” referring to the registered voter serving as the identification for the people they are vouching for.
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In the Minnesota "vouching" system, what is required from the individuals who are being vouched for to register?
The individuals being vouched for must sign an oath affirming their own identity and eligibility to vote.
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What are the requirements for a person acting as a voucher at a Minnesota polling place, such as those observed at the White Park Recreation Center?
A voucher must personally know the individuals being vouched for and know that they live within the same precinct; the voucher must then sign a legal oath affirming their residency.
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According to Minnesota polling procedures, how many people can a single registered voter vouch for?
A registered voter can vouch for up to eight people, provided that the voter is already registered and everyone is in the same precinct.
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What is the specific Minnesota statute that allows a registered voter to vouch for an individual at the polls?
Under Minnesota Statutes § 201.061, a registered voter can sign an affidavit affirming that they know another individual resides in the same precinct, which allows that person to register at the polls without presenting standard proof of residence.
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