BREAKING: After Pam Bondi requested Minnesota’s voter data, MN officials reportedly sent her exactly 1% of their records with it all blacked out and a note on the top of every page that says, “Most transparent state government ever.”

BREAKING: After Pam Bondi requested Minnesota’s voter data, MN officials reportedly sent her exactly 1% of their records with it all blacked out and a note on the top of every page that says, “Most transparent state government ever.”

A Dispute Over Transparency Sparks Online Buzz in Minnesota

A fresh controversy over government transparency has sparked sharp reactions online after reports circulated claiming that Minnesota officials responded to a request for voter data from former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi by sending a heavily redacted sample of records.

According to the account shared widely on social media, state officials provided just 1 percent of the requested voter records, with every page completely blacked out. At the top of each page, the documents reportedly carried a tongue-in-cheek note reading, “Most transparent state government ever.”

While no official confirmation has been released to substantiate the claim, the story has gained traction as a symbol of the growing tensions between state governments and outside requests for sensitive election data. Supporters of Minnesota’s approach argue that voter information must be tightly protected to prevent misuse and safeguard privacy. Critics counter that excessive redaction undermines public trust and feeds suspicions about how elections are administered.

The episode, whether literal or satirical, highlights a broader national debate over transparency, privacy, and the limits of access to voter records. In an era when election integrity remains a hot-button issue, even a rumor of a sarcastic bureaucratic response is enough to ignite discussion about how open — or closed — state governments should be.