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id: 207538e249
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-14 08:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-14 08:36 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Jim Abeler says voters should pass a test to vote

Sen. Jim Abeler, who lost re-election, said Americans should pass a test to vote. He claimed thousands of Minnesotans blindly voted Democratic.

Section: [Elections](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Jim Abeler](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/jim-abeler.md)

## Coverage

- [Bring Me The News](https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minnesota-republican-who-lost-re-election-thinks-americans-should-have-to-pass-a-test-to-vote), 2026-11-14 08:36 CST: Minnesota Republican who lost re-election thinks Americans should have to pass a test to vote

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