Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 14, 2026 —

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has issued a strong condemnation following an alleged attempt by a political commenter to impersonate voters at Minneapolis polling locations during the August 11th primary election.

The individual in question, identified as Cam Higby, reportedly appeared at polling sites dressed in a burqa and employing an accent in an effort to vouch for other voters. Secretary Simon stated that this action was an apparent attempt to sow doubt regarding Minnesota’s election laws and processes.

According to reports, poll workers at the affected locations immediately recognized the suspicious activity and reported the incident. Law enforcement officials are currently in the process of reviewing the situation.

In his statement, Secretary Simon emphasized the unacceptability of such conduct, highlighting that Minnesota’s election regulations are designed to maintain order and security within polling places. He underscored the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral system.

The specific details regarding any further actions taken by law enforcement or potential consequences for the individual involved were not immediately available.


Story summarized from the original created by Emily Baude on kstp.com, see more information here.

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