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A Coleman representative watches the recount
A representative from the Coleman Campaign watches as ballots are being counted in St. Paul, MN November 20, 2008.
MPR Photo/Caroline Yang

Lawmakers are considering changes to Minnesota's election laws to address weaknesses exposed in the recent election and recount.

Potential changes include streamlining absentee voting, allowing automatic registration and adopting an early voting system.

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A Coleman representative watches the recount
A representative from the Coleman Campaign watches as ballots are being counted in St. Paul, MN November 20, 2008.
MPR Photo/Caroline Yang