A KSTP-TV investigation has revealed that mistakes were made in the counting of absentee ballots in the 2008 election. Numerous ballots were counted that should have been rejected due to missing information on the ballot.  When Secretary of State Mark Ritchie was confronted with the findings of the investigation, he was evasive, refusing to examine sample ballots or respond with direct answers to the reporter's questions.  KSTP's findings support allegations that have been made by Minnesota Majority in the past that there appear to be many irregularities in ballots and voter registration information from the 2008 election.  Minnesota Majority has repeatedly called for a formal investigation by law enforcement officials. However, to date, our requests have been largely ignored.