Keeping your elections clean

Lawmakers are considering changes to Minnesota's election laws to address weaknesses exposed in the recent election and recount.

Potential changes include streamlining absentee voting, allowing automatic registration and adopting an early voting system.

Guests

• Sen. Ann Rest: DFL-New Hope, Chair of the Government Operations Committee
• Rep. Laura Brod: R-New Prague

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