MN Secretary of State

Secretary Simon Statement Opposing SAVE America Act Before Congressional Vote

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued a statement on February 11, 2026, urging Congress to vote against the SAVE America Act, scheduled for a House vote that same day. The statement warns the proposed legislation would impose documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration, require government-issued photo ID at polling places, end online voter registration, and restrict mail-in voting. Simon contends the bill would shut out millions of eligible voters, upend ongoing 2026 midterm elections, and threaten election workers with immediate lawsuits and criminal prosecution.

Secretary Simon Updates Lawmakers on Business Identity Recovery Program

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon provided an update to the Minnesota House State Government Finance and Policy Committee on the Business Identity Recovery Program. The program launched January 1, 2026 and has received 54 requests to review wrongful business filings, resolved 24 cases, and has 29 claims currently under review. The program creates a free administrative process for business identity theft victims to correct fraudulent filings without going to court.

SAVE America Act Virtual Press Briefing, March 19, 2026

Senators Alex Padilla and Amy Klobuchar joined Secretaries of State Steve Simon (Minnesota), Steve Hobbs (Washington), and Stephanie Thomas (Connecticut) for a virtual press briefing on March 19, 2026, to discuss the SAVE America Act. The briefing addressed potential impacts on voters, election administrators, and new costs that would be imposed on states under the proposed legislation.

Simon Defends Minnesota Voting Against Executive Order

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued a statement on March 31, 2026, defending Minnesota's mail voting practices against a Presidential Executive Order on election administration. Simon characterized the order as unconstitutional federal overreach, stating it exceeds presidential authority and that his office is exploring legal options to challenge it. The statement emphasizes that Minnesota's mail voting system includes security measures such as ID matching, signature verification, witness requirements, and digital ballot tracking.