Ballots misprinted in Faribault County, flip parties for 23A race [Video]

The Republican on the ballot for the State Rep. District 23A race is mistakenly listed as a DFLer, while the DFLer is listed as a Republican.

FARIBAULT COUNTY, Minn. — Voters in Faribault County may have been confused to see candidates for State Representative in District 23A mistakenly listed as belonging to a different political party.

The error was acknowledged by the Minnesota Secretary of State Office Friday evening. In a press release, Secretary Steve Simon said the misprint is limited to ballots in Faribault County, and 17 ballots were “issued in error.”

On the ballot, Joe Staloch, a DFLer, is listed as a Republican. Incumbent Rep. Peggy Bennett, a Republican, is listed as a member of the DFL.

Faribault County 23A voters: No, I have NOT switched over to the Democrat Party despite what the error on your ballot says. I have always been, and will continue to be, a Republican who will fight for your rights and …

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