‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval - Albert Lea Tribune

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‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval - Albert Lea Tribune

By Dana Ferguson, Minnesota Public Radio News The Minnesota Senate approved an elections policy bill Thursday that would guarantee voters the right to sue if they face vote suppression or vote dilution. On a 35-32 vote, the DFL-led chamber approved the provision as part of a broader bill with one Republican, Sen. Carla Nelson of Rochester, siding with them One item in the bill, which backers are calling the “Minnesota Voting Rights Act,” would g…