WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Minnesota Members of Congress, Brad Finstad (MN-01), Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi affirming support for the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) efforts to obtain Minnesota voter rolls after Governor Tim Walz and Secretary of State Steve Simon have refused to comply with the DOJ’s data request on January 2, 2026.

This comes following reports that Republicans in the Minnesota State Legislature have obtained Hennepin County’s master voter list, revealing significant concerns with voter integrity in the state’s most populous county. 

In the letter, the lawmakers expressed concern that the state’s continued refusal to provide these records, despite requests from the DOJ, raises serious questions about compliance with federal election laws. The Members emphasized that access to voter roll data is critical to evaluating election integrity, ensuring federal standards are met, and restoring confidence in Minnesota’s election system. 

“I am proud to support efforts that demand election integrity and ensure Minnesota is meeting its obligations under federal law. Since Minnesota receives federal election funds, the state should be willing to provide basic records that verify the integrity of its voter rolls and election processes,” said Rep. Finstad. “Given the serious fraud we’ve seen in many programs administered by Minnesota, the refusal by Gov. Walz and Secretary Simon to cooperate with the Trump Administration’s efforts to increase transparency only raises more concerns. My colleagues and I will continue fighting to ensure federal elections within the state of Minnesota are conducted with honesty, accuracy, and trust.”

Read the letter here.