Audit Reveals 20 Absentee Ballots Discarded in Tight Minnesota House Race
TL;DR
In a close Minnesota House race, Scott County officials revealed that 20 absentee ballots were likely accidentally discarded, casting doubt on the election results where DFL Rep. Brad Tabke narrowly won by 14 votes. The GOP plans to challenge the outcome in court, arguing the missing ballots could affect the result. The ballots, accepted in October but not counted, were likely thrown away and are unlikely to be recovered. The court proceedings could lead to a special election if the challenge is successful.
- Scott County official says 20 absentee ballots in close House race were likely tossed MPR News
- Audit finds 20 missing ballots in Shakopee were likely thrown out during early voting period KSTP
- Missing 54A absentee ballots likely thrown out, Scott County attorney says Star Tribune
- Republicans seek Minnesota House majority through two legal challenges Minnesota Reformer
- 20 unaccounted for ballots in close Minnesota House race were likely thrown away, county attorney says CBS News
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