Steve Simon
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“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.
“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.
“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.