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2024 Post Election Review

October 14, 2025

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Key Takeaways

  • 160 trained, non-partisan volunteers with LWVMN observed PER
    • 43 of the 87 Minnesota counties
    • 12 volunteers observed in Hennepin County over 2 days

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  • Our observers confirm Minnesota’s and Hennepin County’s elections are verifiable and accurate through a transparent election certification process

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What is a Post Election Review

  • Key part of the election certification process in MN
  • Purpose is to verify machine accuracy
  • Conducted after every statewide election
    • County Canvassing Boards randomly select precincts
    • In Hennepin County deputy election officials hand-count the ballots.
    • Hand count results are compared to the machine-tabulation.
    • Any differences are investigated
    • Election day and absentee/mail-in ballots are counted

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Post-Election Audit and Certification

County Canvassing Board Certification

Random Precinct Selection

Post-Election Review

State Canvassing Board Certification

County officials investigate discrepancies before certification

Precincts are randomly chosen for auditing by County Canvassing Board

Ballots are hand-counted to verify machine accuracy

Confirm that all precincts reviewed meet the acceptable amount of difference

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Track Record of Reliability and Improvement

  • Since 2006 nearly all counties have met statutory standards for accuracy
    • 2024 administrative errors in two counties lead to recounts, court reviews, and legislative changes
  • PER’s and laws governing election certification process
    • Help prevent and correct errors
    • Provide information on how to update laws to ensure every vote is properly counted

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Hennepin County Results

  • 12 precincts selected
  • 23,391 ballots hand counted vs. 23,398 machine counted
  • Only 7 ballot difference from the machine tabulation
  • All precincts acceptable

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Conclusion

  • Observers saw Hennepin County’s PER conducted fairly, clearly, and above-board
  • Hennepin County election officials demonstrated professionalism
  • There were no outside disruptions observed or reported
  • As an observer
    • We were welcomed
    • Better understand the post election certification process
    • Built trust in MN and Hennepin County elections

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