Simon Defends Minnesota Voting Against Executive Order

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Statement on March 31, 2026 Executive Order

March 31, 2026

SAINT PAUL – On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the President of the United States of America issued a new Executive Order regarding election administration.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement:

“This latest unconstitutional power grab will meet the same fate as the rest: It will not stand.

The President does not have the authority to make unilateral changes to election laws. The U.S. Constitution gives states and Congress the responsibility to make laws on elections. Our office has helped stop his actions before and we are now exploring our legal options to stop this new order from taking effect.

Voting by mail is secure and trustworthy. Millions of Minnesotans have used this service for decades to exercise their right to vote in a way that is convenient for them.

Local election officials track every ballot that is sent by mail to ensure only eligible voters receive a ballot and that voters can only cast one ballot. Absentee voters who choose to vote by mail must provide a matching ID number, sign their signature envelope, and have a witness sign their ballot envelope before returning their ballot. All of that information is tracked digitally by election administrators. Voters are able to track the status of their ballot using our online ballot tracker tool. Any attempt to register or cast a ballot while ineligible is referred for investigation and potential prosecution.

The President’s attempts to create chaos, stoke fears, and undermine our elections will not work. I will continue to stand up for every Minnesotan’s right to free and fair elections. I expect that once again, this November our state will lead the nation in voter turnout.”

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