The Minnesota Tradition of Fair Elections

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
9:30 - 11:45am
Cowles Auditorium
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs

The close contest for U.S. Senate has given rise to challenges and questions by the campaigns of Senator Norm Coleman and Al Franken. The war of words between the campaigns has raised concerns about the fairness and credibility of Minnesota's election process. The truth, however, is that Minnesota's administrative and judicial process for elections is among the most respected in the country. Vice President Walter Mondale, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, and former Elmer Andersen aide Tom Swain are joined by national and regional experts to examine the Minnesota tradition of fair elections. For further highlights, read the live blog.

Panel 1: The Minnesota Gold Standard

• Edward B. Foley, Professor, Moritz College of Law, Ohio State University and Director, Election Law @ Moritz
• Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State, Minnesota
• Joe Mansky, Ramsey County Elections Manager, Ramsey County
• Moderator: Lawrence R. Jacobs, Professor, Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota
  

Panel 2: The Minnesota Tradition of Fair Elections

• Vice President Walter Mondale
  
• Congressman Jim Ramstad
  
• Tom Swain, former Chief of Staff to Elmer Andersen
  
• Moderator: Lori Sturdevant, Editorial Writer/Columnist, Star Tribune