Monarca Democracy Defense Network Begins to Protect Voting Rights

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: April 11, 2026

Words: 489

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Several hundred people gathered with Unidos MN to launch Monarca Democracy Defense to uphold constitutional rights under rising authoritarianism. Building on the Monarca model — which trained 50,000 Minnesotans as legal observers — the groundwork has been laid for grassroots election defense networks to protect voting rights, get people to the polls, and be prepared to defend election results.

Said Emilia González Avalos, executive director of Unidos MN: “Elections are the radiant …

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