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Rep. Jeff Brand supports, House passes the Democracy for the People Act 

Thursday, April 13, 2023

NEWS RELEASE 

Rep. Jeff Brand 

Minnesota House of Representatives 

District 18A – 651-296-8634– rep.jeff.brand@house.mn.gov 

501 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT:  Marlee Schlegel 

651-296-9873 or marlee.schlegel@house.mn.gov 

April 13, 2023 

Rep. Jeff Brand supports, House passes the Democracy for the People Act  

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Tonight, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Democracy for the People Act. The bill seeks to protect and strengthen the freedom to vote, reduce the influence of dark money and corporations in our politics, and ensures our democracy is fair, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of Minnesotans across the state.  

Rep. Jeff Brand (DFL – Saint Peter) is a co-author of the legislation and voted in support. 

“Those who truly care about election integrity will fight to expand voting access, not restrict it,” said Rep. Brand. “For decades, the GOP has made it harder and harder for people to vote across the country. We’ve seen unprecedented amounts of voter suppression, intimidation, and attempts to delegitimize our elections system. In Minnesota, we’re putting our foot down once and for all and sending a clear message that making your voice heard at the ballot box is a right, not a privilege.”  

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