Incorrect. The canvassing board consists of Ritchie, the Chief Justice, Justice Barry Anderson, and Judges Kathleen Gearin and Edward Cleary. Both Supreme Court Justices were appointees of Pawlenty, the Chief being his former law partner. Gearin was elected in a non-partisan election a number of years ago and Cleary was appointed by Ventura. Ritchie is a hack. The others are straight-shooters.
Thanks for the clarification. In that case, pay close attention to the number of ballot challenges. If the process is honest, I’d expect that the overwhelming number of challenges from both sides will be tossed. So if one side has more challenges than the other, that side will have fewer votes when the challenge process is completed.