False Election Claim Overwhelms Oregon Election Officials

A misleading social media post about Donald Trump's absence in the voter pamphlet leads to a surge in calls, disrupting election services.

Oregon's voter pamphlet includes Donald Trump as a candidate but lacks a statement from him, as his campaign did not submit one.
Social media falsely claimed Trump was omitted from the pamphlet, causing confusion and a flood of inquiries to election officials.
The Oregon Secretary of State's phone and email systems were temporarily shut down due to the volume of calls and messages.
Officials are prioritizing responses to Oregonians with specific election questions, while screening out-of-town callers.
The Secretary of State condemned the spread of false claims, emphasizing the negative impact on voters needing assistance.