Minnesota voters leave “I Voted” stickers at memorials for immigration‑killed residents

The Guardian reported that voters in Minnesota placed “I Voted” stickers on memorials for Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good as they headed to the polls. Both Pretti, a 37‑year‑old intensive‑care nurse at the Veterans Affairs medical center in Minneapolis, and Good, a writer and mother of three, were killed by federal immigration officials during a large‑scale enforcement operation in the Minneapolis area earlier this year.

Grassroots organizers in the region deployed volunteers they called “democracy guardians” to visit polling places and watch for any disturbances or interference by the federal government. The stickers were left on the sites that honor the two citizens, turning the memorials into a visible sign of civic participation.

The effort reflects a broader attempt by local activists to link the memory of the deaths to the upcoming midterm elections, urging voters to register their presence at the ballot box while keeping an eye on the integrity of the voting process.

Why it matters

The actions tie the deaths of Pretti and Good to current political engagement, highlighting community concerns about immigration enforcement and election security.

Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

4 Nov 2026, 08:05 IST

Key names

Alex Pretti, Voted’, Renee Good, Track

Section

Politics

Sources

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• The GuardianMinnesotans leave ‘I Voted’ stickers at Alex Pretti and Renee Good memorials as ‘democracy guardians’ watch polls 4 Nov, 08:05

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