Melanie Hazelip
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Nov 7, 2026
Paul EngelHOST
So, again, her job is to, well, get people to vote.
Paul EngelHOST
Melanie Hazelip had been seen on Somali TV saying, if you're already registered to vote, you don't need to bring anything with you.
Paul EngelHOST
Now, I'm not familiar with the laws of Minnesota, right? I don't know if they require a photo ID to vote, but I don't think they do.
Paul EngelHOST
I'm not sure.
John BickleyHOST
A Minnesota official's message to voters on Somali TV has sparked backlash against the state's lax voting laws, which critics say basically invite voter fraud.
John BickleyHOST
Minnesota voter outreach director Melanie Hazelip appeared on Somali TV this week to tell Somali voters that they could vote without out IDs and they can register on the same day only using a state ID from Minnesota.
John BickleyHOST
The state gives IDs to non-citizens.
John BickleyHOST
Here's the viral moment.
Craig DeLuzHOST
If you've already registered to vote, you don't need to bring anything with you.
Craig DeLuzHOST
Minnesota voter outreach director, Melanie Hazelip, uh, uh... said uh...
Craig DeLuzHOST
i are can be seen saying on somali tb all not see now i made a mistake but you're
Melanie HazelipSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
already registered to vote you don't need anything with you you just show up to early voting location which is usually the county office uh... or a city hall minneapolis and and the bigger jurisdictions have a lot of actress places where you can go like a lot of libraries are community centers uh...