Minnesota Election Judge Charged with Felonies for Unregistered Voting

Overview

• Timothy Michael Scouton, head election judge in Badoura Township, Minnesota, faces two felony charges related to unregistered voting.
• Hubbard County Auditor Kay Rave discovered the issue when voter registration forms were missing among election materials.
• Scouton allegedly instructed other election judges to bypass proper registration procedures, allowing voters to sign a book instead.
• The Minnesota Secretary of State's office has labeled the allegations as 'extremely serious,' emphasizing the importance of lawful election conduct.
• Scouton was arrested and released pending a court hearing scheduled for January 6, with potential penalties including up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.