This past week, Minnesota lawmakers agreed to change Minnesota electoral procedures from caucuses to primaries. During this election season, criticisms have abounded over “rigged” electoral procedures. In reality, the system has been misunderstood due to national party procedures and the hectic nature of federalism. 

I’m glad to see Minnesota has chosen to adopt the primary system. That being said, the electoral system isn’t “rigged,” and the nature of the system is not a suitable explanation to describe Sen.