Steve Simon
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“situation of trust, but verify”
Steve Simon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Steve Simon characterized his stance toward federal election monitors in upcoming elections.
“There was no cat-and-mouse game. They were very straightforward about that,”
Steve Simon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Steve Simon described the straightforward conduct of federal monitors during the Minnesota primary.
“And there were no major disruptions or obstructions.”
Steve Simon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Steve Simon confirmed there were no major disruptions caused by federal monitors during Minnesota's primary.
“So we hope and expect that they will, if they come here at all, continue to abide by the rules and laws.”
Steve Simon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Steve Simon expressed his expectation that visiting monitors will abide by applicable election rules.
“They say they’re here for a specific purpose. They have in the past been here for that exact same purpose. The purpose that they’re here for is a good one under the law,”
Steve Simon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Steve Simon acknowledged the lawful purpose behind federal election monitoring efforts.