Duluth, MN - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Duluth?

Legal Authority

Minnesota's municipal power derives from a hybrid system established by the Minnesota Constitution, Article XII, Section 4, whi...

Why It Can Work Here

2025 primary showed DFL-endorsed candidates as top vote-getters.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

9 members · 5 district + 4 at-large councilors; mayor elected separately
Nonpartisan; Mayor Roger Reinert elected Nov 2023.

Duluth City Hall
411 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802

(218) 730-5500
duluthmn.gov/city-council/

Meetings

Mon

6:00 PM

2nd & 4th Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Duluth to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(218) 730-5500

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 6:00 PM · Duluth City Hall

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