Penalties for intimidation and interference with the voting process increased, and penalties for interference related to the performance of duties by an election official increased.

Summary

The measure changes Minnesota law so that anyone who intimidates voters or interferes with an election official’s duties will now be charged with a felony instead of a gross misdemeanor. It also lets the attorney general, county attorneys, injured parties, or election officials sue for damages and imposes up to $10,000 civil penalties per violation. The changes apply to acts committed after the law takes effect.

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