A Federal Judge, on Sunday Oct. 12th night, Upheld an Agreement that Extends Minnesota's Absentee Ballot Counting Deadline by Seven Days, dealing a Blow to Republicans.
In Minnesota, Ballots traditionally need to be in by 8 p.m. on Election Day. With the New Ruling, Ballots Postmarked by Election Day, may be Counted as long as they are Received by Oct. 10th.
The Extension was Initially Granted by Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon (D), in State Court amid Mounting Concerns over Voter Safety during the Coronavirus Pandemic. "I am committed to protecting and strengthening the security and fairness of our elections process," Simon said in a Statement.
State Rep. Eric Lucero (R-30B District) and Ramsey County GOP Activist, James Carson, called on U.S. District Judge, Nancy Brasel, a Trump Appointee, to Rule that the Extension was a Violation of Federal Law, which establishes Nov. 3rd as the 2020 Election Date.
Under Brasel's Ruling, the Seven-Day Extension will Remain in Place.
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