Fact Check: "Vance Boelter voted in the 2024 Minnesota Republican primary."
What We Know
Vance Boelter is currently facing serious criminal charges, including murder, for the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers. Reports indicate that he was arrested on June 15, 2025, following a manhunt after the shootings of former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as State Senator John Hoffman and his wife (AP News, New York Times).
Regarding his voting history, there are conflicting reports about whether Boelter participated in the 2024 Minnesota Republican primary. Some sources claim that he did vote in this primary, citing data from the Minnesota Secretary of State and other electoral records (Minnesota Reformer, Yahoo News). However, these claims have not been independently verified by official sources, and there is a lack of direct confirmation from the Minnesota Secretary of State's office regarding his participation in the primary.
Analysis
The claim that Vance Boelter voted in the 2024 Minnesota Republican primary is supported by several reports, including one from the Minnesota Reformer, which asserts that records show he voted on primary day (Minnesota Reformer). However, the reliability of this source is questionable, as it may have a political bias given the context of the reporting surrounding Boelter's actions and affiliations.
Moreover, the Minnesota Secretary of State's official election results page does not explicitly confirm Boelter's voting record, leaving open the possibility that the information could be misrepresented or taken out of context (Minnesota Secretary Of State).
Additionally, other outlets have reported on the matter with varying degrees of certainty. For instance, while some articles assert that Boelter's voting record indicates he participated in the Republican primary, they do not provide direct access to the official voting data, which complicates the verification process (National Zero, The Hill).
Given the serious nature of the allegations against Boelter and the potential for misinformation in politically charged narratives, it is crucial to approach claims about his voting history with caution.
Conclusion
Verdict: False. While there are claims that Vance Boelter voted in the 2024 Minnesota Republican primary, these claims lack direct verification from official sources. The Minnesota Secretary of State's election results do not confirm his participation, and the reports suggesting he voted may be influenced by political bias. Therefore, without concrete evidence, the assertion cannot be substantiated.
Sources
- Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2024 General Election Results
- What to know about the Minnesota shootings | AP News
- What We Know About the Minnesota Shooting Suspect
- 2024 United States presidential election in Minnesota
- Vance Boelter voted in 2024 Minnesota Republican presidential primary
- Surprise! Vance Boelter voted in 2024 Minnesota GOP primary
- Vance Boelter voted in 2024 Minnesota Republican primary
- What we know about Vance Boelter, suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
