ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Senate voted 35-30 for the largest voting rights expansion in the state in half a century. The bill would restore voting rights to convicted felons when they are released from prison. The House earlier passed the bill. Governor Tim Walz has promised his support. Here is how southeast Minnesota senators voted:
For ex-felons voting
Liz Boldon, D-25 (Rochester)
Against
Gene Dornick, R-23 (Hayfield)
Rich Draheim, R-22 (Mankato)
Steve Drazkowski, R-20 (Mazeppa)
Miller, R-26 (Winona)
Carla Nelson, R-24 (Rochester)