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 when the Hubbard County Auditor found no voter registration forms among the materials returned by Scouton. Other election judges reported that Scouton instructed them not to use registration forms, suggesting new voters only needed to sign a book. 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.