# Secretary of State says federal election monitors did not interfere in Minnesota's primary election

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Podcast: [Minnesota Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minnesota-today-413993)
Published: 2026-08-13T22:05:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/13/secretary-of-state-election-monitors-did-not-interfere-in-minnesotas-primary-election
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Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal election monitors did not interfere in Minnesota's primary election on Tuesday. One of the 15 Minnesota protesters the Department of Justice has charged with conspiracy says that federal law enforcement illegally spied on citizens this winter. The allegation comes in a court filing today from attorney Kevin Riach. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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