Minnesota shatters primary turnout record with over 1 million ballots cast
TL;DR
More than 1.1 million Minnesotans cast ballots in the primary, setting a state turnout record (about 25% of eligible voters). Unofficial results show 1,103,000+ ballots, surpassing the 2018 record of 925,554. Secretary of State Steve Simon praised the turnout and urged planning for November 3; counties will review results over the next week and then present them to the State Canvassing Board on Aug. 18.
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