Minnesota Voting Law – What Could Possibly go Wrong?

The highlighted image shared by conservative activist Scott Presler on X is a screenshot from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s official website, explaining Election Day voter registration procedures.It accurately describes Minnesota’s vouching system: A registered voter from the same precinct can accompany others to the polling place and sign an oath confirming their address, allowing them to register and vote without standard proof of residency (no ID required beyond the voucher).

The key points—”vouching” and the limit of up to eight voters per voucher (with the restriction that you cannot vouch for others if vouched for yourself)—are correct.

This rule is codified in Minnesota Statutes § 201.061, subdivision 3, which states: “A voter who is registered to vote in the precinct may sign up to eight proof-of-residence oaths on any election day,” and “A voter who has been vouched for on election day may not sign a proof of residence oath vouching for any other individual on that election day.

“The vouching applies specifically to proving residency for same-day registration, a feature of Minnesota’s election system aimed at accessibility but criticized by some for potential abuse risks. The information is directly verifiable on the state’s site (sos.mn.gov) and has not received a Community Note on X because it is factually accurate.