Aug 4, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardHennepin County Board of Commissioners Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation on election administration, covering the implementation of new early voting procedures in Minnesota, voter risk management practices, and post-election equipment review processes. Discussions addressed federal Department of Justice monitoring, executive orders concerning mail-in voting, and data privacy requirements. The board also reviewed the 2027 budget, which includes a planned replacement of ballot scanners, and considered the potential for a statewide special election in 2027 and preparations for the 2028 presidential election cycle. Finally, the board discussed efforts to recruit election judges and promote public involvement in the election process.