Minnesota Election Judge Faces Felony Charges for Voting Irregularities

A Minnesota election judge, Timothy Michael Scouton, has been charged with two felonies for allegedly allowing 11 unregistered individuals to vote in Badoura Township. The investigation began after missing voter registration forms were reported by Hubbard County Auditor Kay Rave. Scouton allegedly instructed other election judges to bypass registration forms, leading to his arrest. The Minnesota Secretary of State's office emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, which could result in up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.