Steve Simon
Coverage of Steve Simon in the Nexus archive.
- At Issue: July 12 — Reactions to paid family leave numbers, voter registration audit
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reported 75,000 workers used the state’s paid family leave program in its first six months, though some faced approval or payment issues. A voter registration audit found the system generally sound but noted some counties missed required steps, with Republican leaders highlighting concerns and Secretary of State Steve Simon asserting compliance.
- Minnesotans can feel confident in election system, audit says
A recent audit of Minnesota’s voter registration system found 99% accuracy in automated voter identity verification, with room for improvement in updating records for formerly incarcerated individuals. Secretary of State Steve Simon stated Minnesota’s election system is accurate, fair, and secure.
- No truth to claims Trump ‘won’ Minnesota 3 times, or even once
President Trump falsely claimed he won Minnesota in the last three presidential elections, but evidence shows he lost each race. He won most counties but failed to secure the four largest metro-area counties, with margins of defeat ranging from 1.5 to seven percentage points. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon defended the state's election integrity, stating no evidence of widespread fraud exists.